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Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of kenning!?

a!.“‘Higlac is my cousin and my king; the days / Of my youth have been filled with glory!.’”

b!.“Their guide reined in his horse, pointing / To that hall, built by Hrothgar for the best / And bravest of his men !. !. !.”

c!.“The high hall rang, its roof boards swayed, / And Danes shook with terror!.”

d!.“‘!. !. !. I have come so far, / Oh shelterer of warriors and your people's loved friend, / That this one favor you should not refuse me !. !. Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
D!. It's something used in place of a noun!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

kenning = figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun, especially in Old English and Old Norse poetry; for example, storm of swords is a kenning for battle!.

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