The fact of the existence of such a genre as a riddle was known in ancient times. He did not lose his relevance in the modern life of people. Why is this form of folk and author poetry so attractive? Why is the genre so actively developing? The types of puzzles that exist today are unusually diverse.
What is a riddle
There are several definitions of this concept. The meaning of many of them comes down to the fact that the riddle describes a certain object or phenomenon of reality in an allegorical form. In addition, very often the text contains a question, the answer to which becomes a guess.
Given that the types of riddles are very diverse, variations in the definition of a concept are permissible. Common can be called an indication that the text is always thought out and clearly formulated.
Allegory and metaphor
Types of puzzles containing a metaphor or allegory in the text are considered the most ancient. In them household items, phenomena occurring in the life of animate and inanimate nature, are likened to the actions of man himself. For instance:
- If you feed, it lives; you give it to drink, it will die. Fire.
The most complex type of puzzles contains a special characteristic of the phenomenon or subject in question. Their description uses words rarely used together with the hidden name of the subject. Riddles are an example:
- White lambs run around the candle. Willow.
- In the middle of the field lies a mirror: the glass is blue, and the frame is green. Pond.
From the history of the development of society , it is known that people appreciated not only those who could solve riddles. On a special account were people who knew how to speak in riddles. Among their relatives, they wore the title of sages, possessing extraordinary clarity of mind, ingenuity, and fiction. At times, supernatural abilities were attributed to them.
Sound image in text
Certain types of puzzles are based not on a semantic image, but on a sound one. To find the answer, you must listen to every word of the text. A certain combination of sounds in them leads to a guessing word.
It is also necessary to be smart, quick-witted. Human erudition is also important in guessing such puzzles:
- Tsap-scratches: pick up armfuls! Rake.
It must be taken into account that there are ancient riddles of this kind, as well as recently created by writers. It is noted that for a modern person the most difficult to solve are works that appeared several centuries ago. And this is understandable. The search for guessing words makes a person better know the life of their ancestors, the history of this or that people.
Using a small genre in working with children
All types of puzzles for children are usually divided into certain topics. This facilitates the work of the teacher or parents in preparation for the lesson. Thematic groups can be as follows:
- alphabet, letters, alphabet;
- human life;
- time calculation, seasons;
- riddles about sports;
- musical instrument and instruments;
- garden;
- modern and ancient vehicles;
- educational supplies;
- natural phenomena.
This is just a small list of topics that you can study with children through the use of puzzles. They successfully fit into any school subject, as well as an extra-curricular event, holiday, competition, excursion. Riddles enliven the learning process, making it more vivid and memorable.
The role of puzzles in the development of the horizons of babies, their speech, curiosity, and observation is very important. With the help of this genre, you can arrange daily training of the memory and attention of the child. Given the fact that children are very fond of riddles, such activities will not seem intrusive and boring.