Riddle Game

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What is a riddle?

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A riddle is a statement or question that has a double or hidden meaning, often posed as a puzzle to be solved.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'It can fly. It has butter in it. But you cannot eat it.'?

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The answer is 'butterfly'.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is a common characteristic of riddles involving wordplay?

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They often use puns or play on the multiple meanings of words.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'Which of Santa's reindeer has bad manners?'?

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The answer is 'Rudolph' (RUDE-olph).

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What does the term 'armchair' refer to in the riddle: 'What has arms but cannot touch?'?

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An armchair is a type of chair with side supports for a person's arms.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'I'm long when I'm young, I'm short when I'm old, When there is no light, People think I'm gold.'?

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The answer is 'candle'.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'People think I'm gold' in the candle riddle?

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It refers to the warm, golden glow that a lit candle emits.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'I take your books from home to school. I’m red or blue or green or black. You zip my zippers here and there. I’m always riding piggy back.'?

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The answer is 'backpack'.

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What are some common colors for backpacks mentioned in the riddle?

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Red, blue, green, and black.

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What is the purpose of a riddle in educational contexts?

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Riddles can enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging creative and lateral thinking.