‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning and key ideas of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias' (1818). You will be provided with key information about the context of the poem to help understand Shelley's motivations for writing it.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which sentence uses the verb 'to oppress' correctly?

The Prime Minister ruled the country fairly, she oppressed people in specific regions. The writer depicts a kind, oppressing character in the story. The Prime Minister ruled the country in a cruel and unjust manner, she oppressed everyone. In the play, the writer depicts a city of oppression.

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Q2.What is the definition of 'anaphora'?

The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of clauses in a sentence or between sentences. A pause or break in a line of poetry. A comparative device to emphasise a key idea or image.

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Q3.London is "charter'd", even the Thames is controlled by the powerful people in the city.

True False

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Q4.Choose the most suitable reason why Blake wrote 'London'.

In the poem, Blake is demanding that the people of London fight against the palace and Church. Blake comments on the suffering of children in society, he wrote the poem to help the children. Blake is making a comment on the corruption of those in power, thus hoping to bring about change towards more social equality. Blake intended for the reader to donate money to charities to help the children, the soldiers, and the harlots who were suffering in London.

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Q5.Fill the sentence with the correct word: 'The language Blake uses shows the suffering experienced by the ___________ and downtrodden people of London.'

Oppression Manacled Oppressed Corrupt

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Q1.Which sentence uses the verb 'to oppress' correctly?

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Q2.What is the definition of 'anaphora'?

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Q3.London is "charter'd", even the Thames is controlled by the powerful people in the city.

True False

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Q4.Choose the most suitable reason why Blake wrote 'London'.

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Q5.Fill the sentence with the correct word: 'The language Blake uses shows the suffering experienced by the ___________ and downtrodden people of London.'

Oppression Manacled Oppressed Corrupt

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Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley Quiz

A Review quiz to check your understanding of the key vocabulary and terminology, and key ideas in the poem 'Ozymandias'.

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Q1.What is the correct definition of 'tyrant'?

A cruel king/queen who uses their power to treat people cruelly and unjustly. A cruel leader who uses their power to treat people cruelly and unjustly. A cruel leader who uses their friends and associates to maintain power. A cruel king or queen.

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Q2.Which reason best explains why Ozymandias can be described as tyrannical?

He had his own statue. He told people to look at his kingdom. He controlled his kingdom in a cold and unkind manner He once had a powerful kingdom.

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Q3.What poetic movement was Shelley an important part of?

The Victorian Era. The Industrial Revolution. The Elizabethan movement. The Romantic movement.

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Q4.Which of the following people saw the ruins of the statue in the desert?

The traveller. The poet. The speaker. Ozymandias.

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Q5.Which of the following is most true of this poem?

Shelley is commenting on the temporary power of man. Shelley is suggesting that nature's power is limited. Shelley is celebrating the power of Ozymandias. Shelley is suggesting that human power can last forever.

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Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley Quiz

A Review quiz to check your understanding of the key vocabulary and terminology, and key ideas in the poem 'Ozymandias'.

Question 1

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Q1.What is the correct definition of 'tyrant'?

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Q2.Which reason best explains why Ozymandias can be described as tyrannical?

He had his own statue. He told people to look at his kingdom. He controlled his kingdom in a cold and unkind manner He once had a powerful kingdom.

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Q3.What poetic movement was Shelley an important part of?

The Victorian Era. The Industrial Revolution. The Elizabethan movement. The Romantic movement.

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Q4.Which of the following people saw the ruins of the statue in the desert?

The traveller. The poet. The speaker. Ozymandias.

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Q5.Which of the following is most true of this poem?

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Lesson summary: ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley

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