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Read these lines from "Ozymandias."

I met a traveller from an antique land,
Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. . . .

How does the use of the word trunkless affect the meaning of this text?

A: It shows that the speaker is an old man.

B: It signals to the reader that the story is imaginary.

C: It reveals that the statue is broken in pieces.

D: It indicates that the statue is quite valuable.

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B I think :) have a great day!
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B it tells what the reader will think as you read “Ozymandias” and none of the other answer show what it you will think it will be
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