easywhat am-i

Many have heard me but nobody has seen me and I will not speak back until spoken to. What am I?

An echo

Why this works

This riddle cleverly plays with the characteristics of an echo. The phrase "many have heard me but nobody has seen me" highlights that an echo is a sound phenomenon—something you can hear but cannot visually perceive. The line "I will not speak back until spoken to" emphasizes that an echo only occurs in response to a sound; it reflects back what has been said, making it a perfect match for the riddle's description. The elements of sound and response are key to understanding why "echo" is the answer.

Common Wrong Answers

“A ghost”

While a ghost is often said to be heard but not seen, it does not fit the criteria of only responding when spoken to, as ghosts are typically depicted as having their own form of communication.

“A secret”

A secret can be known or shared but does not literally 'respond' or require being spoken to in the same way an echo does.

“A thought”

Thoughts exist internally and are not heard by others; they do not have a physical presence or respond in a tangible way.

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