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Vocabulary Introduction for Maryland's State Song

Published on Jun 24, 2016

Maryland's state song is 'Maryland, My Maryland'. Written in a time of civil unrest, the words of the song reflect that division. In fact, the vocabulary can teach us a bit about history and perspective!

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Maryland

State Song

Despot:
a ruler with unlimited power

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Avenge: to get revenge for

Gore: blood shed from a wound

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Flecked:
a small piece or particle

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Yore:
long ago

The despot's heel is on thy shore,
Maryland! My Maryland!

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His torch is at thy temple door,
Maryland! My Maryland!

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Avenge the patriotic gore that flecked the streets of Baltimore,

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And be the battle queen of yore, Maryland! My Maryland!