in the star spangled banner "twilight" means the time of day it was. when they say by the twilight's last gleaming, they mean the end of the day.
A banner is a flag. adding a bunch of stars to it is to spangle it, if you're a poet. So the star-spangled banner is the American flag.
I assume you mean to say, "What war was the Star Spangled Banner written in?" If so, it was in 1814, during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key wrote it after the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Assuming it is a triangular banner with 50 stars going around the words, "no R's allowed," then it symbolizes the Star Spangled Banner. It is "Star Spangled" because it has 50 stars going around the words. It is a banner because, (1) it literally is a triangular banner, and (2) the R's are aren't allowed, hence banner.
Hailed meant acclaimed or honored with fanfare. Twilight still means dusk, the end of the days light as night falls.
star spangled means covered in stars
A banner is a flag. adding a bunch of stars to it is to spangle it, if you're a poet. So the star-spangled banner is the American flag.
I assume you mean to say, "What war was the Star Spangled Banner written in?" If so, it was in 1814, during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key wrote it after the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Hail is another way if honoring the flag and all that it stands for.
The Star Spangled is a story about our flag. It is also our National Anthem (national song) if you didn't already know that.
Assuming it is a triangular banner with 50 stars going around the words, "no R's allowed," then it symbolizes the Star Spangled Banner. It is "Star Spangled" because it has 50 stars going around the words. It is a banner because, (1) it literally is a triangular banner, and (2) the R's are aren't allowed, hence banner.
Do you mean the Star Spangle Banner? If so Francis Scot Key wrote it after he saw that the American flag was still flying over Ft. McHenry as the British shelled it.
Do you mean the Star Spangle Banner? If so Francis Scot Key wrote it after he saw that the American flag was still flying over Ft. McHenry as the British shelled it.
Hailed meant acclaimed or honored with fanfare. Twilight still means dusk, the end of the days light as night falls.
star spangled means covered in stars
The word "spangled" is an old word that is not used much in conversation these days, except in the National Anthem. It means "having spangles". A "spangle" is a small and shiny object, often sewn onto fabric to use as a decoration. Probably, Francis Scott Key thought the stars in the flag reminded him of the stars in the sky, because the stars were glittering and beautiful; and seeing the flag still waving after a difficult battle in the war, was also beautiful to him.
In "The Star-Spangled Banner," the phrase "perilous fight" refers to the dangerous and intense battle faced by American forces during the War of 1812, particularly the defense of Fort McHenry. It highlights the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers who fought against overwhelming odds to protect their nation. The imagery evokes the struggle and resilience of those defending their freedom, ultimately leading to the symbol of the flag standing strong despite the chaos of battle.
cover with spangles or other small sparkling objects. "a spangled Christmas doll"