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Historical Poetry Irony

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In the poem "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, what is the ironic contrast between the statue and the surrounding desert?

  1. The statue is large and imposing, while the desert is vast and empty.
  2. The statue is made of durable materials, while the desert is constantly changing.
  3. The statue is a symbol of power and authority, while the desert is a symbol of chaos and decay.
  4. All of the above.
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