The Prelude to Ozymandias

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Jasmine

Cards (19)

What is the overall discussion between both poems?
The power of nature
Why did Percy Shelly write Ozymandias?
To show how human power and nature can't win against the power of time. He disliked monarchies and wanted to express his opinion through the statue
Why did William Wordsworth write The prelude?
To show the connection between human emotion and nature using intimidating and intense feelings. He used his life to express his own opinions.
What form does The Prelude use?
Iambic pentamiter
What form does Ozymandias use?
Sonnet, a volta in line 9 and has an irregular rhyme scheme
Why does The Prelude use an iambic pentamiter?
To show the seriousness and importance of the boys actions
Why does Oymandias use those specific forms?
To show how human power and rhyme can be destroyed
What structure does The Prelude use?
A calm peaceful beginning, Volta to change in the middle and a flashback to end
What structure does Ozymandias use?
Focus on different parts to show the significance of time
What feeling is show in The Prelude?
Fear, seriousness, stress, confidence, calm
What are the feelings in Ozymandias?
Arrogance, self importance, pride, power
What lang techniques did Percy Shelly use in Ozymandias?
Repetition, Irony, oxymoron
What does the use of an oxymoron show?
Shows art can outlast power
What lang techniques are used in The prelude?
Simile, metaphor, personification. foreshadowing
What does the use of simile show?
Show the peaceful and calm environment of the lake
What is an example of negative imagery in The Prelude?
" There hung a darkness"
"Trouble to my dreams"
What is an example of an oxymoron in Ozymandias?
"Stamped on these lifeless things"
What is an example of irony in Ozymandias?
The statue of Ozymandias, a once powerful ruler, now lies in ruins in the desert, showcasing the irony of the fleeting nature of power and glory.
How does a list impact the reader in The Prelude?
Emphasis on the bad things remembered