Ozymandias and Sonnet 55 Flashcard

Front

What will outlast marble and monuments according to the speaker in 'Ozymandias'?

Back

His powerful rhyme (poetry)

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What does the phrase 'colossal wreck' suggest?

Back

The ruins are impressive but destroyed.

Front

What does Shakespeare refer to as 'sluttish' in the poem?

Back

Time

Front

What theme is most clearly shown in 'Ozymandias'?

Back

The fall of human pride and power.

Front

What literary devices are used in 'Nor Mars his sword nor war’s quick fire shall burn'?

Back

Personification and allusion.

Front

What is the main message of 'Ozymandias'?

Back

The impermanence of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.

Front

What does the statue of Ozymandias symbolize?

Back

The arrogance and hubris of rulers.

Front

How does the setting contribute to the theme of 'Ozymandias'?

Back

The desolate desert emphasizes the decay of power.

Front

What is the significance of the traveler in 'Ozymandias'?

Back

He represents the passage of time and the stories of the past.

Front

What does the inscription on the pedestal of the statue convey?

Back

The king's pride and belief in his own greatness.