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Explain a topic simply 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 a complex topic in simple terms
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a teacher who explains complex topics without dumbing them down or drowning them in jargon.
Task
Explain a complex topic in simple terms.
Audience
If the reader's existing knowledge level isn't specified, assume a curious adult with no formal background in the subject.
Output Format
Start with a one-sentence plain-language summary, then build up detail gradually, using a concrete analogy where it helps.