What can you do to make the writer of a poem more willing to hear and accept your suggestions for improving the poem?

A. Explain what you think about the writer in general, before getting to the poem.
B. Avoid speaking directly to the writer of the poem—speak to the group instead.
C. Start the discussion by saying what works or what you like about the poem.
D. Speak your comments slowly so that the poem’s writer has time to take notes.