Riddles

What does the phrase 'the poor have it, the rich need it' refer to in the riddle context?

• Wealth

• Happiness

• Nothing

• Power

What is a riddle?

• A type of poem that tells a story.

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

• A simple question with a straightforward answer.

• A game played with words and phrases.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What are the two main types of riddles?

• Enigmas and conundrums

• Puzzles and brainteasers

• Questions and answers

• Stories and poems

What role does imagery play in riddles?

• Imagery serves no purpose in riddles.

• Imagery helps create a mental picture that can lead to clues for solving the riddle.

• Imagery is only used for decoration in riddles.

• Imagery makes riddles more difficult to understand.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How can riddles enhance critical thinking skills?

• Riddles require memorization of facts to solve them.

• Riddles require analysis, pattern recognition, and creative thinking to arrive at the solution.

• Riddles are primarily for entertainment and do not enhance thinking skills.

• Riddles can only be solved by guessing without any logical reasoning.

What is the purpose of a riddle?

• To provide a straightforward answer to a question.

• To challenge the mind, encourage critical thinking, and entertain.

• To confuse the reader without any meaning.

• To serve as a simple joke without depth.

What is the importance of context in solving riddles?

• Context provides clues that can help the solver understand the intended meaning behind the riddle.

• Context is irrelevant and does not affect the solving process.

• Context only confuses the solver and makes riddles harder to understand.

• Context is only important for riddles that are very complex.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the significance of the answer in a riddle?

• It provides a straightforward solution to the riddle.

• The answer often reveals a clever twist or unexpected insight that challenges the solver's assumptions.

• It serves as a distraction from the real meaning of the riddle.

• The answer is usually irrelevant to the riddle's theme.

What is a common structure of a riddle?

• A common structure includes a question or statement that describes a scenario, often with clues that lead to the answer.

• A riddle typically consists of a single word that is difficult to pronounce.

• Riddles are usually presented in the form of a poem with no clues.

• A common structure involves a straightforward question with a simple answer.

What is an example of a riddle that uses a play on words?

• What word is shorter when you add two letters to it? (Answer: Short)

• What has keys but can't open locks? (Answer: A piano)

• What has a heart that doesn’t beat? (Answer: An artichoke)

• What can travel around the world while staying in a corner? (Answer: A stamp)

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CCSS.L.8.5A