What is a riddle?
RIDDLES AND SILLY QUESTIONS

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English
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10th - 12th Grade
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A riddle is a question or statement that has a double or hidden meaning, often posed as a puzzle to be solved.
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What is the purpose of a riddle?
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The purpose of a riddle is to challenge the mind, encourage critical thinking, and entertain.
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What is a pun?
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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.
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What is a play on words?
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A play on words is a humorous use of a word or phrase that suggests two or more meanings.
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What is the answer to the riddle: 'Which room has no doors and no windows?'
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A mushroom.
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What is the answer to the riddle: 'What is the word that everybody always says wrong?'
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Wrong.
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What are two things people never get before breakfast?
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Lunch and dinner.
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