Complete the following sentence. Shelley's "Ozymandias" can be linked to his "Defence of Poetry" through its_______________?
Correct answer: B. portrayal of the power of art to speak truth.
- A. rejection of traditional form.
- B. portrayal of the power of art to speak truth.
- C. rejection of art's political role.
- D. attempt to link poetry with music.
Explanation
In “Ozymandias,” the ruined statue shows that art can preserve truth about power long after political authority has vanished. This connects with Shelley’s “Defence of Poetry,” where poetry is treated as a powerful truth-bearing force.
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