Ozymandias and Checking Out Me History

comparing these two poems with some questions about both poems with statements about the poems.

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  • Created by: Hayley
  • Created on: 05-05-12 09:47
there is a lack of punctuation
Checking Out Me History
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the poem is about identity and heritage
Both
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Lambic pentameter (10 syllables per line) is used to create structure
Ozymandias
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power and status are key themes
Both
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time and history or the past are key themes
Both
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a distinct voice or character is created by the poet
Both
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The Poet uses rhyme
Checking Out Me History
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A cruel dictator/ruler is described and given a voice
Both
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the poem is about identity and heritage

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Both

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Lambic pentameter (10 syllables per line) is used to create structure

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power and status are key themes

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time and history or the past are key themes

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Nick

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Ozymandias does have a rhyme scheme, It's just irregular to show fragmentation, things messed up and made confusing over time.

Paul Dutton

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A nice, quick quiz for thinking about both poems.

Zakiyah11

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thanks for the quiz, was very helpful

gaidia15

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Checking Out Me History doesn't describe a cruel dictator or ruler. That's just Ozymandias.

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