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Kennings

Kennings. Introduction to Anglo Saxon!!. Kennings. A kenning is a literary device in which a poetic phrase substitutes for a noun. In the best kennings, one element of the phrase will create a striking, unexpected comparison.

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Kennings

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  1. Kennings Introduction to Anglo Saxon!!

  2. Kennings • A kenning is a literary device in which a poetic phrase substitutes for a noun. In the best kennings, one element of the phrase will create a striking, unexpected comparison. • Often used in Anglo-Saxon poetry and especially in Beowulf, a kenning provides powerful imagery that would help the audience focus on the words of the scop or poet telling the story. A kenning also allows the scop some variety, so words don’t become overused.

  3. Take a Guess.. And make a match! sky-candle swan-road stout-hearted battle sweat light-of-battle helmet bearers giver of gold dwelling place storm of swords battle blood brave home king the sea the sun sword warriors

  4. Kennings • Finally, Anglo-Saxon poetry depended heavily on alliteration, and some kennings provided additional alliteration. • When we translate these kennings from Anglo-Saxon, they lose some of their poetic quality because the sound changes. For example, the alliteration may disappear.

  5. Create Your Own • Create 5 of your own Kennings. • Make sure that you have the answers for the Kennings readily available.

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