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.
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River
By Chelsea , 10, Bristol, UK
Spring starter, Mountain sweeper, Breath taker, Bubble chaser, Fast flower, Silent miles, Stone polisher Sun's mirror, Drink supplier, Flow wanderer, Route taker, Bank breaker, Meander maker, Sea meeter, Non-stop mover. (November 2008)
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Lollipop
By Ashlea, 11, Essex, UK
Sugar on a stick, Dentist's nightmare, Candy swirl, Tooth acher, Mum's petrol! Tooth rotter, Child soother, What flavour? (October 2008)
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Dinosaurs
By Amy , 10, Llanyrafon
Meat eater, Claw grabber, Feet stomper, Egg layer, Air flyer, Messy eater, Teef cruncher, Tree stealer. (October 2008)
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Greyhound (Racing Dog)
By Aine , 12, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Springs out of the traps, Chases the hare, Lightning fast, Full of muscles, Very competitive. (September 2008)
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Dog
By Aine , 12, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Fast runner, Loud growler, Four legged, Soft toucher, Slow swaying, Quick pouncing. (September 2008)
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Nurse/Doctor
By Rachel, 10, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
People helper, Life savers, Uniform wearer, Bandage repairers, Injury helpers. (September 2008)
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Who Am I?
By Chloe and Chloe, 9, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK
A practising singer, A Ryan liker, A reading lover, A boyfriend lover, A Sharpay hater, A clever worker, A homework writer, A basketball watcher, A book finder, A romance finder.
Gabriella (September 2008)
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A Girl
By Amiee, 9, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK
A boy lover, A disco dancer, A cuddly toy hugger, A clothes shopper, A dress wearer, A jewellery maker, An arm linker. (September 2008)
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Lion
By Sunny, 11, London, UK
Meat eater, Prey pouncer, Fast runner, Great hunter, Horrible growler, Family protector, Orange colour. (September 2008)
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Kayleigh
By Celine, 10, Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales
A make up wearer, A mascara lover, A cool master, A mirror carer, An outfit maker, A tv watcher, A computer amazer.
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Aeroplane
By Suzi, 11, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Pollution maker, Holiday taker, People carrier, Bird barrier, Two winged flyer, Going higher, Hangar dweller, Bad smeller. (September 2008)
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Who Am I ?
By Niamh, 11, Northen Ireland
I'm smelly with rubbish, Paper with stains, Water down the drain, Black usually, Somtimes white, Compost and skins.
Answer-A Bin. (September 2008)
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What Am I?
By Pascale, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
What am I?
Meat eater, Playful fighter, Fast runner, Loud roarer, Tree climber, Great jumper.
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What Am I?
By Connor, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Black as night, Monkey eater, Team workers, Loud screecher, Hairy creatures, Bald bums, Sharp teeth (September 2008)
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What am I?
By Emily, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
What am I?
Furry bear, Slow walker, Hairy furball, Silent mouse, Bamboo eater, Food thinker. (September 2008)
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The Lion
By Asa, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
What am I ? Meat tearer, Sharp mover, Angry monster, Fast killer, Deer eater, Dark eyed, Golden fur, Blood looking fur, Smoker teeth. (September 2008)
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An Elephant
By Jordan, 10, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
What am I?
Nosey parker, Tusk bringer, No jumper, Ear mover, Tail flicker, Four legged, Weird noises. (September 2008)
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The Lion
By Kezia, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Flesh eater, Quiet stalker, Golden wonder, Plain ruler, Mighty roarer, Soft to touch, What am I? (September 2008)
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What Am I?
By Callum, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Fast runner, Loud growler, Four legged, Soft toucher, Slow swaying, Quick pouncing. A Dog. (September 2008)
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What am I?
By Sam and Aaron, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Human screamer, Slithering slider, Tongue flicker, Human killer, Nasty biter, Brilliant strangler, Poison injector. I am a snake. (September 2008)
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Grasshopper
By Fiona, age 7, Our Lady Immaculate School, Tolworth, London,
UK
A fine jumper
A fabulous singer
A great hopper
A green darter
A hot cruncher
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