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What is a kenning? A kenning is "a concise compound or figurative phrase replacing a common noun". It comes from the Anglo Saxon era, where swords had names like "death-bringer" or "wound-maker". You can create a lovely "riddle poem" by describing something in different ways on the different lines.Start reading below. Kids on the Net - the children's writing website celebrating 10 years online! - publishes many kennings from young writers all over the UK and the world. Explore those below and the links above. And why not check out all the rest of the chidlren's writing we publish? See What's New? and About Kids on the Net 
SnakeBy Laura, 11, Liverpool, UK Skin shedder Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Cat in the FallBy Katie Rose, 10, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Chasing leaves Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Ice creamBy Leanne, 11, chilshurst Belly taster Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
AlanaBy Courtney, 11, Scotland Blonde Hair. Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
SamioBy Kelly, 11, Brighton, UK Fair hair, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
LionBy Peter, 11, Brighton, UK Fast runner, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My friend SamBy Kelly, 11, Brighton, UK Fair hair, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Mr Richardson [our teacher]By Nay 'n' Char, 11, Brighton, UK Homework giver, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My puppy JasperBy Katherine, 9, Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, UK Bed cuddler, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Kenning: C-A-T spellsBy Marwa, 11, Abu Dhabi My eyes shine and spark, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
CheetahBy Lukus, 11, Herefordshire, UK Fast mover Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
The WindBy Billy, 8, Aylesbeare, Devon, UK Air runner, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Tooth fairyBy Samantha, 10, Rutland, UK tooth-collector Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My best friendBy Kerry and Sammy, 10, Rutland, UK Funny-Talker Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
A Hamster KenningBy Alexandra & Andrea, 10, Northumberland, UK A nut snatcher Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Ocean kenningBy Akshay, 11, London, UK human killer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
A kenningBy Joe and Luke, 10, Bexleyheath, Kent, UK I eat yellow fruit Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
A kenningBy Natalie, 11, Bexleyheath, Kent. UK A pointy green oval Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Twists and TwirlsBy Molly, 10, Bexleyheath, Kent, UK It twists and twirls Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
DolphinBy Conjasrose, 8, Wolverhampton, UK Big jumper, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
GrasshopperBy Fiona, age 7, Our Lady Immaculate School, Tolworth, London, UK A fine jumper
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