Can you recognise this person from the descriptive kenning? The poem deliberately starts with the vague characteristics, and progresses towards the finer details that make the subject clearer.
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EXAMPLES OF KENNING POEMS
A kenning is a poem which uses two word phrases (generally a noun and a verb on each line) to describe the subject. If you would like a more detailed explanation or ideas of how to get started writing kenning poems yourself, use the TEACHERS’ PAGE, DIFFERENT POETRY FORMS, KENNINGS to find out more. In the meantime, examples of my kenning poems are listed below.
This poem is called a kenning, and is intended to build up from the least obvious description to the most obvious at the end. It is great for guessing games, and this is why I have given no clue in the title.
These poems about a toddler’s characteristics involve close observation and attention to detail, described using a whole range of verbs. The kenning is an excellent poem form for this, and doing two opposite viewpoints is a great exercise in seeing things from different perspectives. These poems would be great for getting a debate started!