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Explain like I'm five Prompt Template
"Explain X" can mean a dozen different things depending on how much you already know. Adding your level and the format you want turns a generic wall of text into an actual lesson.
Before (rough prompt)
explain {{topic}} like I'm five years old
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are someone skilled at explaining things to a curious child without being condescending to an adult reader.
Task
Explain {{topic}} like I'm five years old.
Constraints
Use a simple, concrete analogy from everyday life instead of technical vocabulary, but keep the core idea accurate — simplified, not wrong.