hardwhat am-i

Illustration for riddle: I can slash but I have no knife,
I can dash but I have no legs,
I can pound but I have no hammer, — Can you figure out this riddle?

I can slash but I have no knife, I can dash but I have no legs, I can pound but I have no hammer, I can star but I have no stage. What am I?

A keyboard

Why this works

This riddle plays with the various functions of a keyboard, using clever wordplay to connect verbs with their corresponding keys. For example, "slash" refers to the forward slash key (/) on a keyboard, "dash" relates to the hyphen (-), "pound" is another name for the hashtag key (#), and "star" refers to the asterisk key (*). Each line highlights a key function or symbol, showcasing how a keyboard can perform these actions without having the physical tools typically associated with them!

Common Wrong Answers

“A sword”

A sword is associated with slashing and has a physical form, unlike a keyboard which is an inanimate object that doesn't possess a knife.

“A runner”

While a runner can dash and is associated with speed, they have legs, which contradicts the line about having no legs.

“A drum”

A drum can pound, but it is a physical object that requires a hammer or stick to produce sound, which does not align with the riddle's conditions.

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