What is the main subject of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias'?

Understanding 'Ozymandias' by Percy Bysshe Shelley

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1.
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A powerful king's enduring legacy
The construction of a great monument
The fleeting nature of human power
The beauty of the Egyptian desert
2.
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Which two key themes are explored in 'Ozymandias'?
Love and betrayal
Nature and technology
Power and pride
War and peace
3.
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In 'Ozymandias', what does the broken statue symbolize?
The eternal nature of art
The collapse of human power over time
The beauty of ancient craftsmanship
The strength of the desert sands
4.
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What literary device does Shelley use to convey the message of 'Ozymandias'?
Irony
Alliteration
Metaphor
Simile
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is ironic about the inscription on the pedestal of the statue in 'Ozymandias'?
It praises the king's humility
It claims eternal power despite the king's downfall
It predicts the king's eventual defeat
It describes the king's love for his people
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the 'sneer of cold command' on the statue's face indicate about Ozymandias?
His indifference
His kindness
His cruelty and pride
His wisdom
7.
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How does Shelley emphasize the theme of nature's power in the conclusion of 'Ozymandias'?
By focusing on the beauty of the statue
By highlighting the king's achievements
By describing the vastness of the desert
By mentioning the king's descendants
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