Favorite Self-Authored Riddles?

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In summary: Small as a pebble, deadly as a boulderUsed by the rebel, but mostly by the soldierWhat am I?A grenade!
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EternusVia
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Hi all,

I love riddles and occasionally try to write them. Here's one that I like because it rhymes (although it's super easy).

Small as a pebble, deadly as a boulder
Used by the rebel, but mostly by the soldier
What am I?
Have you made any riddles that you'd be willing to share?
 
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The answer is a grenade. Easy but nice riddle.
Let me try!
I hide the hole and cut the sheet
I form when the mass goes like a fleet
I swallow things and they give heat
Now tell what am I but with no cheat
(Wow man...I didn't know I'm this good at it!)
 
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The only thing I can think of:
event horizon?
 
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Enigman said:
The only thing I can think of:
event horizon?
Yeah, that's right. I mostly worried about aesthetics and so it wasn't hard. It gave too much information.
 
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OK, I think I try once more.

Although everyone says we can't double
Our heavy friends can make us a couple
If its cold enough, we form and pile on
We roam freely, we get lights on
We make you happy, since guys don't resist
Now tell what we are, yeah we insist
 
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EternusVia said:
Small as a pebble, deadly as a boulder
Used by the rebel, but mostly by the soldier
What am I?
I'm going to go with bullet(s).
 
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DaveC426913 said:
I would have gone with bullet.
Yeah, that's better. I always confuse words with similar meanings. So I don't get the size of it the first time I hear pebble!
 
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Shyan said:
OK, I think I try once more.

Although everyone says we can't double
Our heavy friends can make us a couple
If its cold enough, we form and pile on
We roam freely, we get lights on
We make you happy, since guys don't resist
Now tell what we are, yeah we insist
Electron?
Pauli exclusion, fermionic condensate, conduction and electricity. Not sure about the heavy friends, though I am guessing it refers to spin orbital coupling
 
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Enigman said:
Electron?
Pauli exclusion, fermionic condensate, conduction and electricity. Not sure about the heavy friends, though I am guessing it refers to spin orbital coupling

No, but near!
You're missing two key points, and the heavy friends is one of them.
 
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With strong emotion, I part ways
From what beholds the clouds and waves
A touch of sadness, a touch of pain
The way to move me's hard to feign
 

1. What makes a good self-authored riddle?

A good self-authored riddle should be clever and creative, with a clear and concise question or statement that has a surprising and unexpected answer. It should also be challenging enough to make the reader think, but not too difficult to solve.

2. How do you come up with ideas for self-authored riddles?

I draw inspiration from everyday objects, events, and concepts. Sometimes I'll start with a familiar phrase or idea and try to twist it into a riddle. Other times, I'll have a random thought or image pop into my head and I'll work to develop it into a riddle.

3. Can self-authored riddles be used for educational purposes?

Absolutely! Riddles can be a fun and engaging way to teach critical thinking skills and problem-solving. They can also be used to introduce and reinforce specific concepts or vocabulary in a playful way.

4. Are there any tips for writing a successful self-authored riddle?

One tip is to keep the riddle concise and avoid adding unnecessary information. Also, try to use vivid and descriptive language to make the riddle more engaging. And don't be afraid to test your riddle on others and make revisions based on their feedback.

5. Is there a specific structure or format for self-authored riddles?

There is no set structure or format for self-authored riddles, but they typically follow a question-and-answer format. Some riddles may also include clues or hints to help the reader solve them. Ultimately, the structure and format should serve the purpose of making the riddle more fun and challenging.

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