Ozymandius By P.B. Shelley
Of all the pharaos Rameses was the most prolific builder of temples. Not all of them survived the onslaught of the elements.
The celebrate his greatness as a ruler he had numerous statues sculptured of himself.
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Choose the description that does not describe the character of the sculptor.
- A.
The sculptor is an excellent craftsman.
- B.
He is mocking Ozymandias.
- C.
He did not like Rameses.
- D.
He is a keen observer of human nature.
- E.
He wanted to impress Ozymandias
Correct Answer
E. He wanted to impress OzymandiasExplanation
The given answer states that the sculptor wanted to impress Ozymandias. However, none of the descriptions in the given options suggest that the sculptor wanted to impress Ozymandias. Therefore, this answer does not describe the character of the sculptor.Rate this question:
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Line 6: "...well those passions read..." Identify the literary device in this line.
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Personification
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Repitition
- E.
Onomatopoeia
- F.
Metaphor
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Simile
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Toutology
Correct Answer
F. MetapHorExplanation
The correct answer is Metaphor. In the given line, "well those passions read," the speaker is comparing passions to a person who is capable of reading. This comparison is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid image and convey the idea that passions can be understood or interpreted.Rate this question:
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Line 8: "...the heart that felt..." Identify the figures of speech which are used in these lines.
- A.
Alliteration and synechdoche
- B.
Metaphor and synechdoche
- C.
Personification and synechdoche
- D.
Onomatopoeia and synechdoche
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C. Personification and synechdocheExplanation
The correct answer is personification and synecdoche. Personification is used in the phrase "the heart that felt," as it attributes human qualities (feeling) to a non-human object (the heart). Synecdoche is used in the same phrase, as "heart" is used to represent the entire emotional being or the person as a whole.Rate this question:
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What kind of poem is this?
- A.
Pantoum
- B.
Ballad
- C.
Sonnet
- D.
Haiku
Correct Answer
C. SonnetExplanation
A sonnet is a specific type of poem that consists of 14 lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme. It typically expresses a single theme or idea and often explores themes of love, beauty, or mortality. Sonnets originated in Italy in the 13th century and became popularized by poets such as Petrarch and Shakespeare. The structure of a sonnet allows for a concise and focused exploration of a particular subject, making it a distinct type of poem.Rate this question:
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In lines 12 - 14 the poet uses a poetic device where the same idea is repeated. The poet only uses different words to describe the same thing. What do we call such a device?
- A.
Repetition
- B.
Personification
- C.
Synechdoche
- D.
Toutology
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D. ToutologyExplanation
*"wreck" and "decay" means the same.
* "boundless" and "stretch far away" means the same.
*"lone" and "bare" means the same.Rate this question:
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Why must the other kings despair when they see the works of Ozymandias?
- A.
They will never be able to defeat his armies.
- B.
They will never be able to build such tall statues.
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They will never be able to equal him as a ruler.
- D.
They will never be able to do better than him and should not even try.
Correct Answer
D. They will never be able to do better than him and should not even try.Explanation
The other kings must despair when they see the works of Ozymandias because they will never be able to do better than him and should not even try. The mention of "despair" implies that they feel hopeless and inferior in comparison to Ozymandias. This suggests that Ozymandias was an exceptional ruler, surpassing the abilities and achievements of other kings. The phrase "do better than him" suggests that Ozymandias' accomplishments were unparalleled, making it impossible for other kings to surpass or replicate his achievements.Rate this question:
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- 7.
List 4 messages (themes) which the poet wants to make the reader aware of. Do not use more than 50 words.
- 8.
Tell what was standing in the desert.
- A.
The legs and half hidden head of a statue
- B.
A statue without legs and half hidden head
- C.
A half hidden head and trunk of a statue
- D.
The legs,the pedestal and half hidden head of a statue
Correct Answer
D. The legs,the pedestal and half hidden head of a statueExplanation
The correct answer is "the legs, the pedestal, and half hidden head of a statue." This answer suggests that there is a statue standing in the desert, with its legs and half of its head visible, as well as a pedestal supporting it.Rate this question:
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Whose "hand" and "heart" are the poet talking about in line 8?
- A.
The heart and the hand of the sculptor
- B.
The hand of the sculptor and the heart of Ozymandias
- C.
The heart and the hand of Ozymsandias
- D.
The heart of the sculptor and the hand of Ozymandias
Correct Answer
B. The hand of the sculptor and the heart of OzymandiasExplanation
The poet is talking about the hand of the sculptor and the heart of Ozymandias in line 8.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Explain in your own words what the irony is in lines 12 -14. Write a paragraph of 50 words.
- 11.
Ozymandias is the Greek word for Rameses II
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. Ozymandias is indeed the Greek word for Rameses II. Ozymandias is the name of a poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, which was inspired by the broken statue of Rameses II that was found in Egypt. The name "Ozymandias" is derived from the Greek name for Rameses II, who was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Therefore, the statement is correct.Rate this question:
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- 12.
This poem is set in Greece.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This poem is set in EgyptRate this question:
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- 13.
The octave and sestet are separated by a colon.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In poetry, an octave is a stanza or a group of eight lines, while a sestet is a stanza or a group of six lines. These two sections are often used in sonnets, with the octave presenting a problem or situation, and the sestet providing a resolution or conclusion. The use of a colon to separate the octave and sestet helps to visually and structurally distinguish these two sections, enhancing the overall organization and flow of the poem. Therefore, the statement that the octave and sestet are separated by a colon is true.Rate this question:
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- 14.
We find the lesson/message/application in the ___________ of the poem.
- A.
Octave
- B.
Sestet
Correct Answer
B. SestetExplanation
In poetry, the sestet refers to the final six lines of a sonnet or a poem. It is often used to convey the lesson, message, or application of the poem. The sestet is a crucial part of the poem where the poet wraps up their thoughts and ideas, providing a conclusion or a resolution to the themes explored in the octave or the first eight lines. Therefore, the sestet is where we can find the lesson, message, or application of the poem.Rate this question:
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