A riot is like when a group of people are playing a game, but the game gets out of control. Imagine everyone starts shouting and running around, not following any rules. They might feel really angry or upset about something, and instead of talking about it, they start to break things or make a mess. It’s like when you and your friends can’t agree on what game to play, and instead of taking turns, everyone starts yelling and pushing.
Another way to think about a riot is like a big storm. When a storm comes, the wind blows hard, and it can knock things over and make a lot of noise. A riot is like that storm, but with people. They are so full of emotions that they can’t keep calm, and everything gets very noisy and messy.
A riot can be like a pot of boiling water. If you keep the lid on too tight, the water will bubble over and spill everywhere. People in a riot are like the water, bubbling over because they have too many feelings inside, and they don’t know how to let them out safely.