Riddles

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What is a riddle?

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A riddle is a question or statement that has a double or hidden meaning, often presented 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 and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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What does it mean to think outside the box?

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To think outside the box means to think creatively and unconventionally, finding solutions that are not immediately obvious.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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What is lateral thinking?

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Lateral thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves looking at the problem from different angles and perspectives.

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What is a clue in a riddle?

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A clue is a piece of information or hint that helps to solve the riddle.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?'

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The answer is 'Promise'.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'What English word has three consecutive double letters?'

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The answer is 'Bookkeeper'.