Surface common misconceptions before you teach a topic

I'm preparing to teach or present on {{TOPIC}} to an audience of {{AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION}}.

1. List the 5 most common misconceptions people at this level hold about {{TOPIC}}. For each one:
   a. State the misconception as someone would actually say it.
   b. Explain why it feels intuitively correct (why it sticks).
   c. Explain what's actually true and where the misconception breaks down.

2. Rank the 5 misconceptions by how much damage they cause if left uncorrected in a professional context.

3. For the top 2, write a short analogy or concrete example I could use mid-explanation to correct the misconception without making the audience feel foolish.

4. Flag any areas where the 'correct' view is genuinely contested among experts, so I don't overcorrect into false certainty.

Note: If {{TOPIC}} is highly technical or domain-specific, acknowledge where you're uncertain and suggest I verify specific claims with a primary source.