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Read this sentence The stoic-songbird sat silently hoping for fingers to glide over its keys. Which phrase is a kenning?

The kenning in the sentence "The stoic-songbird sat silently hoping for fingers to glide over its keys" is "stoic-songbird".

Here's why:

* Kenning: A kenning is a metaphorical phrase that uses two words to describe a single object or concept.

* Stoic-songbird: This phrase combines the imagery of a stoic (calm, unemotional) and a songbird (a creature known for its singing), which metaphorically refers to a piano.

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