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One such kenning for the moon is: Ship of night = the moon.
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∙ 9y agoA kenning is a figurative, typically compound, expression. It was commonly used in the place of a noun or a name in Old Norse and Old English poetry.
A type of compound metaphore that was used in norse and old english poetry to replace a concreate noun
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∙ 14y agoUse of a roundabout phrase for a common thing, eg 'whale's land' for 'sea'. It was very common in Anglo-Saxon verse.
Example : "Swan Road"
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Which of the following is NOT a kenning?
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Vibrant painting
Forbidden nectar
Ray of hope
Watcher of night
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∙ 13y ago"Swan Road"
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Noble protector of all seamen is an example of what?
Kenning
If sky candle is a kenning for the sun is then night sky candle might be a kenning for the moon?
a dead candle could be a kenning for the moon. seeing as a lit candle is sun.
What is a kenning for a volcano?
kennings are poems with just two of three lines in each verse
A kenning for the word sun might be?
the sky's jewel or the sky-candle "sky-fire"
What is a rainstorm an example of?
A rainstorm is an example of
An example of a kenning is?
A kenning is a word in place of a noun. There are many examples in Beowulf.
Which o is an example of a kenning?
O my gash
What is an example of a kenning for college?
Character builder
Noble protector of all seamen is an example of what?
Kenning
Is NOT an example of a kenning?
"Table" is not an example of a kenning. Kennings are typically Old English or Old Norse poetically compressed compound words to describe something in a metaphorical way.
What is a kenning in Harry Potter?
In Harry Potter, a kenning is a poetic phrase to describe magical creatures or objects. For example, "He Who Shall Not Be Named" is a kenning for Lord Voldemort. It adds an element of mystery and magic to the storytelling.
When used to describe beowulf the phrase ruler of the heavens is an example of what?
A kenning
In seafarer the phrase summer's sentinel meaning a cuckoo is an example of?
a kenning
In the seafarer the phrase summer sentinel meaning a cuckoo is an example of?
a kenning
Noble protector of all seamen is an example of?
Personification, as it is attributing human qualities (nobility and protection) to an abstract concept (sea).
Can you give an example of a kenning for teenager?
texting-tyrant
What literary device is the phrase sword-feast?
Kenning for Ap3x. just did the test
