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Illustration for riddle: I cannot hear or even see,
but sense light and sounds there may be.
Sometimes I end up on the hook, — Can you figure out this riddle?

I cannot hear or even see, but sense light and sounds there may be. Sometimes I end up on the hook, or even deep into a book. What am I?

A worm

Why this works

This riddle plays with the different meanings of the word "worm." First, it cleverly highlights that worms don’t have the ability to hear or see but can sense vibrations and light, which is true for many types of worms. The phrases "end up on the hook" refer to fishing worms, which are often bait, while "deep into a book" alludes to the term "bookworm," describing someone who loves to read. The riddle cleverly combines these different contexts to lead to the answer: a worm!

Common Wrong Answers

“A fish”

A fish can see and hear, which contradicts the riddle's clues about not being able to hear or see.

“An ear”

An ear is associated with hearing and does not relate to being on a hook or in a book, making it an incorrect answer.

“A light bulb”

A light bulb can sense light and is associated with brightness, but it cannot be on a hook or read a book, which are key elements of the riddle.

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