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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.
How does Shelley convey the theme of transience in ‘Ozymandias’?
Through the description of the decayed statue and desolate surroundings.
What is the primary message of ‘Ozymandias’ regarding legacy?
That no legacy can withstand the test of time.
Which poetic technique is used in the line ‘My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings’?
Direct speech.
Fill in the blank: Ozymandias’s statue is described as having a ________ visage.
shattered.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘the decay of that colossal wreck’?
It highlights the futility of human pride and ambition.
True or False: The poem reflects Romantic ideals of nature and human emotion.
True.
What does the traveler symbolize in ‘Ozymandias’?
The passage of time and the continuity of history.
How does Shelley use irony to enhance the poem’s message?
By contrasting Ozymandias’s self-importance with his current insignificance.
What type of imagery is prevalent in ‘Ozymandias’?
Visual imagery.
What does the phrase ‘look on my works’ imply about Ozymandias’s beliefs?
He believed his achievements were unmatched and would endure forever.
Fill in the blank: The poem ultimately critiques ________ and hubris.
arrogance.
What is the effect of the poem’s structure on its overall message?
The sonnet form contrasts the permanence of the structure with the impermanence of its subject.
What does the term ‘vast and trunkless legs’ signify?
The incomplete nature of Ozymandias’s legacy.
True or False: The poem suggests that art can achieve immortality.
True.
How does the imagery of ‘boundless and bare’ contribute to the poem’s theme?
It emphasizes the emptiness left behind after human achievements fade.
What is the overall mood of ‘Ozymandias’?
Melancholic and reflective.
What does the phrase ‘the lone and level sands’ imply about the future?
That time will erase all traces of human greatness.
Fill in the blank: The poem illustrates the ________ of power and greatness.
ephemerality.
What does the statue’s ruin suggest about Ozymandias’s reign?
That even the mightiest rulers will eventually be forgotten.
