Ozymandias (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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When did Percy Bysshe Shelley live?
When did Percy Bysshe Shelley live?
1792-1822
As a Romantic poet, what did Shelley value over reason?
As a Romantic poet, what did Shelley value over reason?
Emotion
What does Shelley criticise in 'Ozymandias'?
What does Shelley criticise in 'Ozymandias'?
The arrogance of powerful leaders
What does Shelley believe about oppressive power?
What does Shelley believe about oppressive power?
It doesn't last
What does 'a shattered visage' symbolise?
What does 'a shattered visage' symbolise?
Decay of Ozymandias's power & legacy
What does 'stamped' suggest in 'stamped on these lifeless things'?
What does 'stamped' suggest in 'stamped on these lifeless things'?
Aggressive dominance
What does 'lifeless things' do in the phrase 'stamped on these lifeless things'?
What does 'lifeless things' do in the phrase 'stamped on these lifeless things'?
Personifies the broken statue
What is ironic about 'King of Kings'?
What is ironic about 'King of Kings'?
His empire has crumbled into obscurity
What does the exclamation mark in 'ye Mighty, and despair!' indicate?
What does the exclamation mark in 'ye Mighty, and despair!' indicate?
Strong & authoritative tone
What is the irony of 'ye Mighty, and despair!'?
What is the irony of 'ye Mighty, and despair!'?
Nobody is listening or taking notice
What do the 'sands stretch far away' contrast with?
What do the 'sands stretch far away' contrast with?
The ruined statue of Ozymandias
What form is 'Ozymandias' written in?
What form is 'Ozymandias' written in?
Sonnet
What does the fragmented narrative structure mirror?
What does the fragmented narrative structure mirror?
The broken statue & theme of decay