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Analysing the Poem 'Ozymandias'

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English AQA

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  • Q1
    In 'Ozymandias', what power does Shelley suggest doesn't last forever?
    power of nature
    power of humans
    power of memory
    30s
  • Q2
    In the poem 'Ozymandias', the voice of Ozymandias is...
    loud
    weak
    arrogant
    30s
  • Q3
    What semantic field is used in the poem 'Ozymandias' and what does it show?
    love, to show how egotistical Ozymandias was
    decay, to show how the statue and Ozymandias' power fell into ruin
    opulence, to show the greed of Pharaohs
    30s
  • Q4
    How does the quote ''sneer of cold command'' from 'Ozymandias' depict a tyrannical leader?
    it shows how the ruler was cruel and demanded obedience
    it shows how the ruler was bossy
    it shows how the ruler was powerful
    30s
  • Q5
    The poem 'Ozymandias' can be seen as...
    an allegory for the ephemeral nature of all human power.
    a ballad that praises nature.
    a love poem to the ancient Egyptians.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is ironic in the poem 'Ozymandias'?
    the ruler thought of his legacy as eternal and the statue stands tall
    the ruler thought of his legacy as eternal but the statue is a pitiful ''wreck''
    the ruler knew he would be defeated much like the statue
    30s

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