English Flashcards
(120 cards)
What is the significance of the last wife of the duke of Ferrara?
The last wife of the duke of Ferrara is a key figure in understanding his character and motivations.
What traits disgusted the duke?
The duke was disgusted by traits he perceived as unimportant or petty in his wife, which reflects his character.
What does the poem say about the objectification of women?
The poem critiques the objectification of women through the duke’s perspective and treatment of his wife.
How does the duke view objects of art?
The duke looks at, thinks about, or uses objects of art as symbols of control and power.
Why didn’t the duke tell the duchess what he disliked about her?
The duke’s failure to communicate his dislikes reveals his desire for control and his disdain for vulnerability.
What is the significance of the statue of Neptune?
The statue of Neptune symbolizes the duke’s need to subjugate and control, reflecting his character.
Who is the speaker in the poem, and to whom is he speaking?
The speaker is the duke, and he is speaking to the envoy of the count.
What does the term ‘rarity’ mean?
‘Rarity’ refers to something rare or unusual, and therefore worth collecting.
What does ‘magnificence’ mean?
‘Magnificence’ means great generosity.
What does ‘courtesy’ mean?
‘Courtesy’ refers to polite behavior.
What does ‘trifling’ mean?
‘Trifling’ means minor or insignificant.
What does ‘ample’ mean?
‘Ample’ means enough, abundant; more than sufficient.
What does ‘warrant’ mean?
‘Warrant’ means guarantee or assurance.
What does ‘treated’ mean in this context?
‘Treated’ means equated or regarded in a certain way.
What is the meaning of ‘supper’?
A light evening meal; dinner.
What does ‘lapse’ mean?
To become invalid.
What is ‘interest’ in the context of a lottery ticket?
Investment, share or portion.
What does ‘consent’ mean?
To agree or accept.
What is ‘mockery’?
Teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour.
The phrase in mockery means making something (here, Ivan Dmitritch’s scepticism) seem foolish or ridiculous.
What does ‘scepticism’ refer to?
Doubt about the truth of something.
What is a ‘douche’?
A spray or shower of water.
Who is the speaker in ‘Ozymandias’?
The speaker is Ozymandias, King of Kings.
What does Ozymandias say in the poem?
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
What remains of Ozymandias’s works?
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare.
