Asked by oue

Why does the author compare the Fort McHenry flag to a basketball court?


To make the passage more modern.


To let readers know the fort was very large.


To show readers that Mary would earn a lot of money.


To give readers a better idea of the size of the flag Mary was sewing.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
To give readers a better idea of the size of the flag Mary was sewing.

This comparison helps readers visualize how large the Fort McHenry flag was by relating it to a familiar size (a basketball court).