Why Do We Use ‘Riddles’ in Storytelling?

Riddles are like fun brain games that help people remember stories. Imagine a storyteller asking, 'What has keys but can’t open locks?' The answer is a piano, and it makes everyone laugh. Riddles make stories more exciting by making the audience think and guess together.

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A child hears a story about a dragon who asks, 'What is light when it’s on but heavy when it’s off?' The answer is a lamp.
A grandma tells a tale where the moon answers a riddle and helps her grandchild find a lost treasure.
A boy solves a riddle to get into a secret club, just like in his favorite book.

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