STAGES INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE OF RIDDLES.

        There are three stages involved in the performance of riddles:-

Stage one

 It is basically the opening formula whereby;-

• The challenger invites the respondent.
• The respondent agrees to take the riddle.

Stage two.

 This stage is the main body of the riddle whereby:-

• The challenger poses the riddle.
• The respondent offers an answer

Stage three

N/B: This stage only occurs if the answer given in stage two is wrong.

• The challenger asks for a prize.
• The respondent makes a prize offer.
• The challenger accepts the prize.
• The challenger gives the correct response.