Question

read these lines from \ozymandias.\
and wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,
tell that its sculptor well those passions read
which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
the hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed;
how does the use of the word mocked in the last line affect the meaning of this text?
it shows that ozymandias was a kind man.
it suggests that ozymandias was a cruel ruler.
it hints that ozymandias was a skilled military leader.
it signals that ozymandias was a powerful king.

Explanation:

The word "mocked" here means the sculptor captured and mirrored Ozymandias's cruel, domineering nature (evident from the "sneer of cold command"). It implies the ruler's harsh, unfeeling treatment of others, pointing to cruelty rather than kindness, military skill alone, or just general power.

Answer:

It suggests that Ozymandias was a cruel ruler.