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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Shark
By Stacey, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Fin flicker, Fast wiggler, Fish gobbler, Blood smeller, Quick killer, What am I? (September 2008)
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Swan
By Ellie, 11, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
White wonder, Graceful swimmer, Soft feathers, Water splasher, Thoughtful thinker, Nice-looker.
What am I? (September 2008)
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Pencil
By Mona, 9, Inverness, Scotland
Wood writer, Different colours, Message writer, Paper ripper, Gets blunt, Picture drawer. (September 2008)
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Camogie
By Chantelle, 11, Ireland
Wooden stick, Fields of green, Poles and goals, Catching and striking, Running and balancing, Points and cheers, Leather ball, Hurts and falls, Calls and stalls. (September 2008)
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Sharks
By Dillon, 11, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Fast swimmers, The only winners, Big teeth, Like their beef, They're not light, But love to bite, They love fish, But hate humans, Tears through flesh, To get meat. (September 2008)
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Cat
By Mohgammed, 11, Lubumbashi, Congo
A fast runner, A mouse eater, A sharp scratcher, A brave climber, A hairy creature. (August 2008)
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Can You Guess Who I Am?!
By Aaliyah, 9, Birmingham, UK
I'm very clever,
I'm a quick thinker,
I'm an excellent writer,
I'm a good reporter,
I'm a very good designer,
I'm a brilliant listener,
I'm as quick as a cheater,
I can be as loud as a hwler monkey when I'm angry,
I can be as nice as a kitten,
I can be as funny as a hyena,
Can you guess who i am?
I am a teacher. (August 2008)
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Dogs
By Hannah, 11, Northumberland, UK
Stick fetcher, Crufts winner, Tree marker, Broom barker, Human exerciser, Intelligent fella A man's best friend.
(August 2008)
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A Bird
By Temijuopelo, 11 years old, Doha, Qatar
A nest maker, An egg layer, A tree singer, A worm wonderer, A worm eater, A sky flyer, A winter sleeper.
(August 2008)
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Ocean
By Rebecca, 10, Doha, Qatar
Boat Carrier, Waves Creator, Fish Owner, Blue Creature.
(August 2008)
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Cat
By Rebecca, 10, Doha, Qatar
Fish Eater, Milk Drinker, Mice Murderer, Nine Lives, Dog Hater.
(August 2008)
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My Team
By Jack, 8, Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Frazier-Campbell, Onloan-Striker, Goal-Scorer, Double-Promotion, Playoff-Sitters, Premiership-Seekers, Old-Player, Dean-Windass.
Who Am I? Hull City of Course.
(August 2008)
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A Tree
By James, 10, Leicestershire, UK
A green leafer, A fruit grower, A seed planter, A tall stander, A knobbly brancher, A leg tripper, A water taker, A paper creator, A leaf maker, A slow grower. (August 2008)
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The vet
By Seana, 11, Crossmengle, UK
pet miner, great worker, food giver, bandage raper, Neil sticker, animal rescuer, tempter taker, noisy worker, animal lover. (July 2008)
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Mum
By Monica, 9, London, UK
Shop lover Funny mother Crisps never Diet for ever Joke teller Holiday seller Animal lover Kind mother (July 2008)
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Our Head
By Jeff, 11, Derby, UK
Staff supporter Always listens Takes control Temper keeper Trendy looker (June 2008)
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Lion
By Laura, 10, Stockport , UK
Fast runner, Loud growler, Golden pouncer, Bone grinder, Vicious killer, Throat ripper, Body destroyer, Meat eater, Tail swisher, Blood sniffer, Who am I?
(June 2008)
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A Gardener.
By Maya, 9, Worthing, UK
Weed Taker, Plant Grower, Grass Cutter, Bee Lover. (June 2008)
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Sword
By Stefany, 8, Eastbourne, UK
People Killer, Death Bringer, Life Ender, Head Slicer.
(June 2008)
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Who am I?
By Samantha, 11, Cwmbran, UK
Song-Singer, Basketball-bouncer, Girlfriend-lover, Golf cart-driver, Number 14 wearer.
I am Zac Efron.
June 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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