Question

1.2.7 quiz: analyze story structure
question 2 of 10
read this sentence:

the glorious glow-orb glinted diamonds over the ocean.
which phrase is a kenning?

a. glow-orb
b. glinted diamonds
c. glorious glow
d. over the ocean

Explanation:

A kenning is a figurative compound word or phrase that replaces a common noun, often used in Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon poetry. "Glow-orb" functions as a kenning, as it is a compound phrase that stands in for a common noun (the sun), using descriptive, figurative language. The other options do not fit this definition: "Glinted diamonds" is a verb phrase describing an action, "Glorious glow" is an adjective-noun phrase describing a quality, and "Over the ocean" is a prepositional phrase indicating location.

Answer:

A. Glow-orb