Explain Like I'm Five
Break down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand explanations using analogies and everyday language.
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Explain Concept as if you were talking to a Age-year-old. Requirements: - Use simple, everyday words — avoid jargon entirely - Include a relatable analogy or comparison to something a Age-year-old would know (toys, food, games, animals, etc.) - Keep the explanation to Length paragraphs - Start with why this concept matters or when someone would encounter it - Build understanding step by step — start with the simplest part and layer on details - End with a fun "did you know?" fact or a simple question that checks understanding The concept to explain belongs to the field of Field. If there are common misconceptions about this concept, gently correct them.
Tips
- Adjust the age to control complexity — age 5 gets pure analogies, age 10 can handle some technical terms
- Specify the field so the AI can choose contextually appropriate analogies
- For abstract concepts like math or philosophy, ask for a story-based explanation
- Request multiple analogies if the first one does not fully capture the concept
- Use this template to prepare explanations for actual children, students, or non-technical stakeholders
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