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Worksheet on Ozymandias - Full Anthology

English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet covering Ozymandias from the Full Anthology, with a focus on creative writing tasks and pop culture references for Year 9 students.

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#Literature Analysis
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Worksheet on Ozymandias - Full Anthology

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Grade Year 9
A

Introduction and Extract

I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert... Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!' Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.”

1.
What is the main image depicted in the extract from 'Ozymandias'?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one literary technique used in describing the statue and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
3.
What does the inscription on the pedestal suggest about Ozymandias' attitude towards his own power?
[3 marks]
4.
How does the image of the statue reflect the theme of impermanence?
[3 marks]
B

Analysis of Literary Techniques

Focus on imagery, irony, and tone. Consider how Shelley’s choices reinforce the poem's themes of arrogance and decay.

Identify and analyse the use of specific literary techniques in the extract.
1.
Which technique is demonstrated by the phrase 'boundless and bare / The lone and level sands stretch far away'? How does it support the poem’s message?
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the irony behind the inscription 'Look on my works, ye MIGHTY, and despair!' in relation to the statue's current state.
[3 marks]
C

Pop Culture Connection

Consider celebrities, social media influencers, or iconic figures in movies and TV shows who seek lasting fame or power.

Think about modern pop culture references to power and fame. Write a short paragraph drawing parallels with Ozymandias.
1.
In a short paragraph, compare Ozymandias’ desire for eternal fame with a modern celebrity or pop culture figure. What similarities and differences can you identify?
D

Creative Writing Task

Reflect on themes of power, legacy, and the impermanence of success. Your speech should include personal reflections and a message about humility or the passage of time.

Imagine you are a modern-day influencer or celebrity whose image has become a symbol of fleeting fame. Write a speech or monologue (around 20 lines) reflecting on the rise and fall of your fame, inspired by Ozymandias.
1.
Write your speech or monologue here, integrating literary techniques such as metaphor, juxtaposition, or tone shifts.

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12/31/2025
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