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What is a Kenning?
A kenning is a compound figurative
or phrase that aims to replace the
noun.
It frequently consists of two words
What am I?
What is it?
A supermarket
trolley!
Exercise
As a group, think of a creative kenning for the
following…
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.
1. Zombie
Flesh eater
Brain eater
Brain stealers
Brain munchers
Walking dead
Heartless Walker
Average American
Riddle