Riddles

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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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What is the answer to the riddle: 'I have a name, but if you say it I'll disappear.'?

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Silence

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What does the riddle 'Walk on the living, they don't even mumble. Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble.' refer to?

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Leaves

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'Two sisters, one dark, one fair. In twin towers dwelling. One from land and one from sea.'?

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Salt and pepper

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'What word is shorter when you add two letters on the end?'?

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Short

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'When you don't have me, you want me. But when you do have me, you want to give me away.'?

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Advice

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What is the purpose of a riddle?

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The purpose of a riddle is to challenge the thinker to use logic and creativity to find the answer.

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What is a common structure of a riddle?

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A riddle often consists of a question or statement that describes a scenario or object in a misleading way.

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What is the significance of wordplay in riddles?

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Wordplay is significant in riddles as it creates ambiguity and encourages lateral thinking.

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How can riddles enhance critical thinking skills?

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Riddles enhance critical thinking skills by requiring individuals to analyze information, recognize patterns, and think outside the box.