1) Ozymandias: quotes

Question 1

The desert around the sculpture is described as an “a__ l__”. The “l__ a__ l__ s__ s__ f__ a__”.

Answer 1

…“antique land”. The “lone and level sands stretch far away”.

Question 2

The sculpture is described as “h__ s__” and “l__”, with its “s__ v__” and “w__ l__”. Shelley later describes “t__ d__ / O__ t__ c__ w__, b__ a__ b__”.

Answer 2

…“half sunk” and “lifeless”, with its “shattered visage” and “wrinkled lip”. Shelley later describes “the decay / Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare”.

Question 3

The statue’s expression is a “s__ o__ c__ c__”.

Answer 3

…“sneer of cold command”.

Question 4

The sculpture’s pedestal reads; “M_ n__ i_ O___, k__ o_ k__: / L__ o_ m_ w__, y_ m__, a__ d__!”

Answer 4

…“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: / Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”.

Question 5

Give 2 quotes which describe the monument’s surroundings.

Answer 5

1) “antique land” 2) “The lone and level sands stretch far away”

Question 6

List 5 quotes which portray the deterioration of the monument.

Answer 6

1) “half sunk” 2) “lifeless” 3) “shattered visage” 4) “wrinkled lip” 5) “the decay / Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare”

Question 7

Give 2 quotes which demonstrate the arrogance of the now-insignificant pharaoh.

Answer 7

1) “sneer of cold command” 2) “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: / Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”