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name: metaphor-analogy-explainer
description: "Explain complex or technical topics using simple, relatable analogies. Use when the user wants help with Metaphor & Analogy Explainer. Related topics: education, writing, utility."
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# Metaphor & Analogy Explainer

Explain complex or technical topics using simple, relatable analogies.

## How to use this skill

1. Ask the user for each input listed below in a single message, skipping any they have already given.
2. Where options are listed, offer them, but accept other answers too.
3. Fill the answers into the prompt template, then follow the completed prompt to produce the result.

## Inputs

- **Complex Topic to Explain** (free text, e.g. "")
- **Target Audience** (choose one: 5-year-old child, High School Student, Non-technical Executive, Grandparent)
- **Analogy Theme** (choose one: Cooking/Food, Sports, Cars/Mechanics, Magic/Fantasy, Everyday Life)
- **Desired Length** (choose one: 1 Short Paragraph, A brief story, Bullet points)
- **Include a summary of the actual technical terms used?** (choose one: Yes, No)

## Prompt template

## Introduction
Break down complex ideas so a 5-year-old (or your boss) can understand them.

## The Concept
- Complex Topic to Explain: {{Complex Topic to Explain}}
- Target Audience: {{Target Audience}}

## Explanation Details
- Analogy Theme: {{Analogy Theme}}
- Desired Length: {{Desired Length}}
- Include a summary of the actual technical terms used? {{Include a summary of the actual technical terms used?}}

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**Goal**: Output a simple, relatable analogy explaining the complex topic.

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Source: [Metaphor & Analogy Explainer on PromptBuild](https://promptbuild.io/prompt/LcZUQEsLJEltmhuHCvht/metaphor-analogy-explainer)