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Illustration for riddle: I love to dance and twist and prance, I shake my tail, as away I sail, wingless I fly into the sky. — Can you figure out this riddle?

I love to dance and twist and prance, I shake my tail, as away I sail, wingless I fly into the sky. What am I?

A kite

Why this works

This riddle cleverly describes a kite using playful imagery that evokes movement and freedom. The phrases "dance and twist and prance" along with "shake my tail" refer to how a kite moves in the wind, much like a dancer performing. The line "wingless I fly into the sky" highlights that, unlike birds, kites don’t have wings but still soar high when tethered to a string. The whimsical language captures the essence of flying a kite, making the answer both logical and delightfully fitting!

Common Wrong Answers

“A bird”

Birds have wings and fly on their own, while the riddle describes something that is wingless.

“A balloon”

While balloons can float and 'dance' in the air, they do not have a tail that shakes, which is a key aspect of the riddle.

“A plane”

Planes have wings and are not described as dancing or prancing, making them a mismatch for the imagery in the riddle.

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