PERFORMANCE OF RIDDLES.

        Riddles have no specific performer and audience but they were and are normally performed by children during the evening or daytime whilst daytime chores.

        The performance of riddles requires at least two people. One to offer the challenge (challenger/proposer) and the one who responds (the respondent)

       FUNCTIONS OF OPENING FORMULAR IN RIDDLES

Riddles normally have an opening formula which:-

• Sets the riddling mood.
• Terminates the on-going activity and directs the mind to the riddle.
• Causes the audience to take the activity serious.
• Identifies the parties involved.
• Announces the coming of a riddle.
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Examples of opening formula

Challenger: kikoiko (riddle) –basoga of Uganda

Respondent: kidhe (let it come)

Challenger: tangoch (may I say a riddle) –kipsigs

Respondent: ichot (say it)

Challenger: getandagwiri (riddle) –abagusii

Respondent: tega (say it)