Ozymandias EOC Questions

Front

What is the significance of the speaker hearing about the statue from someone else?

Back

It emphasizes how the story is a tale that is being passed on to the reader, indicating that there is a message to be heeded.

Front

How does the traveler describe the expression on the statue?

Back

The expression on the statue is described as arrogant.

Front

What is ironic about the inscription on the pedestal and the statue?

Back

It describes a mighty king yet the statue is desolate and decaying.

Front

What does the traveler describe to the speaker?

Back

A broken statue lying in the sand.

Front

What theme is best expressed in the poem 'Ozymandias'?

Back

Power and greatness will not last forever.

Front

What does the statue of Ozymandias symbolize?

Back

The impermanence of power and human achievements.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!'?

Back

Irony, as it contrasts the king's pride with the statue's ruin.

Front

What does the setting of the poem contribute to its theme?

Back

The desolate desert setting highlights the decay of Ozymandias's once-great empire.

Front

How does the poem reflect on the nature of legacy?

Back

It suggests that all legacies, no matter how grand, will eventually fade.

Front

What role does the traveler play in the poem?

Back

The traveler serves as a messenger, conveying the story of Ozymandias to the speaker.