Ozymandias Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the main theme of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
The main theme is the transient nature of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders and empires.
Who wrote the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley.
What does the statue in ‘Ozymandias’ represent?
It represents the arrogance and hubris of power.
Fill in the blank: ‘Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ is a quote that expresses _____.
hubris.
True or False: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ is written in a sonnet form.
True.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings’?
It highlights Ozymandias’s pride and belief in his own greatness.
Which literary device is predominantly used in ‘Ozymandias’ to convey the message about power?
Irony.
What does the ‘vast and trunkless legs of stone’ symbolize?
The ruins of Ozymandias’s power and legacy.
Who is the traveler in ‘Ozymandias’?
The traveler is a figure who recounts the story of Ozymandias and his statue.
Identify the mood of the poem ‘Ozymandias’.
The mood is one of desolation and reflection.
What is the setting of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
A vast, barren desert.
What does the ‘shattered visage’ symbolize?
The brokenness of Ozymandias’s power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.
Choose the correct answer: The tone of ‘Ozymandias’ can be described as _____. (a) celebratory (b) ironic (c) indifferent
b) ironic.
What does the ‘lone and level sands stretch far away’ suggest?
It suggests the emptiness and insignificance of Ozymandias’s legacy over time.
What is the effect of the imagery in ‘Ozymandias’?
It evokes a sense of decay and the passage of time.
True or False: ‘Ozymandias’ emphasizes the idea that art can outlast human power.
True.
What does the term ‘Ozymandias’ refer to?
It is a Greek name for Ramses II, an ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
In what year was ‘Ozymandias’ published?
1818.
Fill in the blank: The poem illustrates the ____ of human pride.
futility.
What does the poem suggest about the relationship between power and time?
It suggests that time ultimately erodes all power.
What role does the sculptor play in ‘Ozymandias’?
The sculptor captures Ozymandias’s expression of arrogance and pride.
Identify a key contrast in ‘Ozymandias’.
The contrast between Ozymandias’s once-great power and the current desolation.
What is the significance of the word ‘colossal’ in the poem?
It emphasizes the grandeur and scale of Ozymandias’s statue.
True or False: The poem concludes with a message of hope.
False.
