The Object That Shrinks with Age
Riddle:
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
Answer:
A candle – A burning candle decreases in height as it ages (burns). This metaphor reflects time passing and transformation.
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle – A burning candle decreases in height as it ages (burns). This metaphor reflects time passing and transformation.