Peering into the Past: Context in Ozymandias
English
GCSE, Year 10, Year 11
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Peering into the Past: Context in Ozymandias
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Introduction to Ozymandias
Read the following context about the poem 'Ozymandias' by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Consider how the historical and biographical background influences the poem's themes and language.
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Who was Ozymandias in history, and how does this relate to the poem's themes?
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Key Stanzas and Lines
Focus on the interpretation of the poem's key stanzas and lines.
1.
Interpret the meaning of 'Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!' in the context of the poem.
[3 marks]2.
What is the effect of the desert setting in the poem?
[2 marks]C
Language Devices in Ozymandias
Identify and analyze the use of language devices such as metaphors and personification.
1.
Identify and analyze the metaphor in the line 'The lone and level sands stretch far away.'
[3 marks]2.
Explain the personification in the poem and its effect on the reader.
[3 marks]D
Themes in Ozymandias
Explore the major themes of power, nature, and memory in the poem.
1.
Discuss how the theme of power is presented in Ozymandias.
[5 marks]E
Comparative Analysis
Plan a comparative analysis of 'Ozymandias' and 'My Last Duchess' focusing on the theme of power.
1.
Outline an essay plan comparing the presentation of power in 'Ozymandias' and 'My Last Duchess'.
[6 marks]F
Quote Explosions
Analyze the following quotes deeply, focusing on key words and their effects.
1.
Analyze the quote: 'The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed.'
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