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  1. Use context to determine the meaning of the
    word pedestal as it is used in
    line 9 of the poem
    "Ozymandias." Write your definition of
    pedestal
    here and tell how you determined
    its meaning.
    Then write a synonym for this term. Check your
    inferred meaning of pedestal in a dictionary.
    Consult a print or digital dictionary, or a thesaurus
    to verify the synonym you wrote.

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Final answer:

In the poem "Ozymandias," the word 'pedestal' symbolizes power and downfall.


Explanation:

Pedestal in the poem "Ozymandias" refers to the base on which the statue of Ozymandias, a powerful king, once stood. By examining the context of the poem, specifically the line mentioning the pedestal, one can infer that it symbolizes the hubris and eventual downfall of Ozymandias. A synonym for pedestal in this context could be 'platform'.


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