Ozymandias Flashcards
What is the main theme of ‘Ozymandias’?
The main theme is the transient nature of power and human pride.
Who wrote the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley.
True or False: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ depicts a powerful king who is still revered in his time.
False.
What does the inscription on the pedestal of the statue say?
‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’
Fill in the blank: The structure of ‘Ozymandias’ consists of _____ sonnets.
a Petrarchan.
What literary device is primarily used in the phrase ‘My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings’?
Irony.
What does the broken statue symbolize in the poem?
The inevitable decay of all leaders and empires.
Which two poets are often compared in discussions of ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley and William Blake.
What is the significance of the setting in ‘Ozymandias’?
It emphasizes the desolation and emptiness of former glory.
True or False: The poem suggests that art can outlast human power.
True.
What is the rhyme scheme of ‘Ozymandias’?
ABABAC DBDCDC.
What does the term ‘sands’ in the poem represent?
The passage of time.
Short answer: How does Shelley use imagery in ‘Ozymandias’?
He uses vivid imagery to convey the grandeur of Ozymandias and its subsequent decay.
What is the tone of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
The tone is ironic and reflective.
Fill in the blank: ‘Ozymandias’ is a critique of _____ and hubris.
tyranny.
What does the traveler represent in the poem?
The passage of time and the witness to history.
Which context is important to understanding ‘Ozymandias’?
The Romantic era’s fascination with nature, art, and the sublime.
In what year was ‘Ozymandias’ published?
1818.
What type of imagery is prevalent in ‘Ozymandias’?
Visual imagery depicting decay and ruin.
True or False: The poem concludes with a message of hope.
False.
What does the phrase ‘Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ suggest about Ozymandias’s character?
It suggests arrogance and a belief in the permanence of his power.
True or False: The statue of Ozymandias is described as being in perfect condition.
False
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ was written by _______.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
What is the significance of the ‘lone and level sands’ in the poem?
It emphasizes the theme of the impermanence of human achievements.
