Kenning Poems Quiz

What is a kenning?

• A short story

• A riddle using two words to describe something

• A kind of song

• A type of dance

Which of these is a kenning for the sun?

• Big ball

• Yellow hot thing

• Sky candle

• Sunlight

"Whale road" is a kenning for...

• River

• Sea

• Road for whales

• Swimming pool

Which of these is NOT a kenning?

• Bone chewer

• Tail wagger

• Dog

• Cloud chaser

"Cloud tears" is a kenning for...

• Rain

• Snow

• Storm

• Waterfall

In a kenning poem, should you say the real name of the thing?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only at the start

• Only at the end

Which subject could have the kenning "mud digger"?

• Cat

• Dog

• Pig

• Farmer

What is "sky light" a kenning for?

• Moon

• Sun

• Star

• Fire

"Book worm" is a kenning for...

• A worm

• A person who loves reading

• A library

• A writer

Which is the BEST kenning for "pizza"?

• Cheese melter

• Round food

• Tasty food

• Hot circle