ozymandias Flashcards
Who wrote the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley
What is the primary theme of ‘Ozymandias’?
The transience of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.
True or False: Ozymandias is a symbol of enduring power.
False
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ describes a ruined ________ in the desert.
statue
What does the inscription on the pedestal of the statue say?
‘My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’
What literary device is predominantly used in the line ‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’?
Irony
What type of sonnet is ‘Ozymandias’?
Petrarchan (Italian) sonnet
What is the significance of the setting in ‘Ozymandias’?
It emphasizes the desolation and the passage of time.
True or False: The poem suggests that art can outlast human power.
True
Identify one emotion that the speaker of the poem expresses.
Awe or sadness
What does the word ‘sneer’ in the poem imply about Ozymandias’s character?
It suggests arrogance and contempt.
In what year was ‘Ozymandias’ published?
1818
What is the structure of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
It consists of 14 lines, divided into an octave and a sestet.
Who narrates the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
A traveler from an ancient land.
What does the shattered visage symbolize in the poem?
The impermanence of human achievement and the ravages of time.
Multiple Choice: What is Ozymandias’s other name?
A) Ramses II B) Pharaoh C) King of Kings D) None of the above
What does the poem suggest about the relationship between power and legacy?
It suggests that power is fleeting, and legacies can fade over time.
Fill in the blank: The poem is written in ________ voice.
First-person
What does the phrase ‘boundless and bare’ imply in the poem?
It suggests emptiness and a lack of civilization or power.
True or False: Ozymandias’s empire is portrayed as eternal.
False
What is the tone of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Somber and reflective.
Identify one major contrast presented in ‘Ozymandias’.
The contrast between human pride and nature’s indifference.
What does the traveler’s story represent in the poem?
The transmission of history and the stories of past civilizations.
What imagery is prominent in the poem?
Desolate landscapes and decayed monuments.
