ROLE OF RIDDLES IN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
Riddles, Linguistics, Cognitive Challenges, Language Structure, Semantics, Ambiguity, Wordplay, Cultural Variations, Linguistic Universals, Cognitive Processes, Linguistic Theory, Education, Problem-Solving, Pragmatics, Cross-Cultural Communication.Abstract
This article explores how riddles, as complex linguistic puzzles, challenge our understanding of language structure, semantics, and pragmatics. Examining various cultural riddles, the author highlights their insights into language use and interpretation. Through theoretical analysis and examples, the article illuminates the cognitive processes of solving riddles and emphasizes their value for linguistic investigation, advocating for their integration into the study of human communication
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