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Kenning poems

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What is a kenning?

A kenning is a type of poem that describes somebody or something using figurative language.Two words are linked together with a hyphen to create a descriptive phrase. The first word is usually a noun and the second word usually ends in ‘er’.For example, if you enjoy playing football, you would become a ‘football-lover’ or if you eat lots of pasta, you would become a ‘pasta-eater’.

Who might this kenning be describing?

Lesson-plannerSmile-giverStory-tellerKnowledge-giverChildren-helperTea-drinkerBiscuit-eaterSchool-lover

Answer:

A teacher!