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What is an kenning?

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Anonymous

∙ 10y ago
Updated: 3/22/2024

So a kenning is written in a way that highlights certain features of an object that you want to bring up to the surface. Kennings are associated with Old-Norse-Icelandic and Old English Poetry.

Some examples are:

Energy-giver= Coffee

Tounge-fire= Tabasco Sauce

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