"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written during a time of war. Why is this significant? The song helped to unite the country. The author did not know if his poem would be published. The images are very religious. The anthem contains no sense of victory.

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.