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What is the main theme of ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley?
The inevitable decline of all leaders and empires.
True or False: ‘Ozymandias’ suggests that human pride and power are everlasting.
False.
Fill in the blank: The inscription on the pedestal of the statue reads, ‘Look on my works, ye mighty, and ________.’
despair.
Who is the author of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley.
What poetic device is primarily used in ‘Ozymandias’ to convey the theme of decay?
Imagery.
Identify the rhyme scheme of ‘Ozymandias’.
ABABAC.
True or False: The traveler in ‘Ozymandias’ describes a ruined statue in the desert.
True.
What does the shattered visage of Ozymandias symbolize?
The fragility of human power and legacy.
What is the tone of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Sardonic and reflective.
What literary technique does Shelley use to contrast the king’s arrogance with his current state?
Juxtaposition.
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ is written in ________ form.
sonnet.
What does the desert setting in ‘Ozymandias’ represent?
The passage of time and the erosion of power.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘king of kings’ in the poem?
It emphasizes Ozymandias’s perceived superiority and ambition.
True or False: The poem ends on a note of hope and revival.
False.
What is an example of irony present in ‘Ozymandias’?
The ruler’s boastful declaration contrasts with the desolation around the statue.
What does the term ‘colossal wreck’ refer to in the poem?
The ruined statue of Ozymandias.
How does Shelley use perspective in ‘Ozymandias’?
The poem is framed through the eyes of a traveler recounting the statue.
What is the effect of alliteration in the phrase ‘boundless and bare’?
It emphasizes the emptiness of the surrounding landscape.
Fill in the blank: The poem suggests that all human achievements will ultimately be ________.
forgotten.
What role does the sculptor play in the poem’s message?
The sculptor immortalizes Ozymandias’s arrogance, contrasting with his fallen state.
What does the term ‘sneer of cold command’ imply about Ozymandias’s character?
It suggests his arrogance and tyrannical nature.
True or False: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ celebrates the achievements of great leaders.
False.
What is the historical context of the figure Ozymandias?
Ozymandias is a representation of Ramses II, an Egyptian pharaoh.
What does the imagery of ‘lone and level sands stretch far away’ suggest?
The insignificance of human existence in the face of time.
