‘Ramparts’ are Protective Barriers
What are the ramparts in The Star Spangled Banner?
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- rampart: a protective barrier; a fortification
- spangled: filled with sparkling objects
- national anthem: a country’s official song; used at special events and ceremonies
- bombardment: attack
- fortify: to build up and provide protection
- embankment: a raised wall or mound to protect from flooding
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Ramparts Are Protective Barriers
Comprehension Questions
- What is The Star Spangled Banner?
- Why does the American national anthem contain the word ramparts?
- Why might a child make ramparts in the sand?
Discussion Questions: Do you think nations like the US will always have the same national anthem, or do you think anthems like The Star Spangled Banner will be modernized one day?
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osama says:
In my opinion, the national anthem of the US remains the same. Inaddition, National Anthem have so many feelings and also, It helps to rememered our culture, times and shoes our unity. US is the leading country and it faces much bad time together. Nation Anthem of any country has some special feelings hidden in it. So, I think US never changed their Nation Anthem.