The poet intentionally uses language to create an impression in "Ozymandias." Why does he uses the words "antique", "ye," and "shattered"?

A.
to add to the dignity of the king's monuments

B.
to mock the king's belief that his power was great

C.
to contrast modern statues with ancient statues

D.
to create an impression of how long ago the king lived

Question

The poet intentionally uses language to create an impression in "Ozymandias." Why does he uses the words "antique", "ye," and "shattered"?	
 
 A.
to add to the dignity of the king's monuments
 
 B.
to mock the king's belief that his power was great
 
 C.
to contrast modern statues with ancient statues
 
 D.
to create an impression of how long ago the king lived

anonymous · Answer

I can help you

anonymous · Answer

I think it'd be A because the king is cruel in this passage but I'm not sure either put what you think is best