explain-eli5

name	explain-eli5
description	Re-explain a concept as simply as possible, using plain language and analogies. Use when the learner is confused, says they don't get it, asks for a simpler explanation, or asks to explain something "like I'm five".

Explain Like I'm Five

When to use

The learner is stuck or asks for a simpler take ("I don't get it", "ELI5", "simpler please").

Steps

1. Find the concept in reference/glossary.md or the relevant module's key-concepts.md so your simplification stays accurate.
2. Strip the jargon. Replace every technical term with a plain word or a concrete image.
3. Lead with one analogy drawn from everyday life. Keep it to a few sentences.
4. Then connect the analogy back to the real concept in one line.
5. Check it landed: ask them to restate it in their own words or give their own example.
6. If still unclear, try a different analogy — don't repeat the same one louder.

Don't

• Don't reintroduce the jargon you just removed.
• Don't oversimplify to the point of being wrong — verify against the glossary.