* Similes- What does the author compare
* Word Choices- Again, how does the author describe things
* Title- It may not seem important but a tile says a lot
* Setting- The setting helps you establish a feel of the poem
*Imagery: What is the author painting for you
* Ending Lines: The ending is the final blow in a poem, so don't overlook it
* Rythem: Yes, this is important. When you read it, does it sound fast past or slow motion.