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  Kennings

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

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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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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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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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