ELI5 Explainer
Explain complex topics in simple language anyone can understand
About the ELI5 Explainer Prompt Template
This content template assigns the AI the role of a science communicator and educator who excels at making complex concepts accessible through analogies, examples, and plain language, so the prompt it builds is framed by genuine subject-matter expertise rather than a generic request.
What it does: Explain your topic in simple terms that your audience can understand, using analogies and real-world examples.
You fill in 5 fields (2 required, 3 optional), and SurePrompts assembles a complete, structured prompt you can paste straight into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Generate engaging content including articles, outlines, and creative writing pieces.
How to Use This Template
- 1
Fill in Topic to Explain
e.g., Blockchain, Kubernetes, mRNA vaccines, Fourier transforms
- 2
Fill in Audience Level
Enter the audience level for your prompt.
- 3
Fill in Why They Need to Know
e.g., Evaluating a vendor, explaining to their team, writing a blog post
- 4
Fill in Depth
Enter the depth for your prompt.
- 5
Fill in Include Analogy?
Enter the include analogy? for your prompt.
- 6
Copy your prompt
Click the copy button to copy your generated prompt, then paste it into your preferred AI tool.
Template Fields
Every field below maps to a part of the finished ELI5 Explainer prompt. Required fields shape the core request; optional fields add detail and control.
A required input that takes a short line of text.
Example: e.g., Blockchain, Kubernetes, mRNA vaccines, Fourier transforms
A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 5 preset choices.
Available choices:
An optional input that takes a short line of text.
Example: e.g., Evaluating a vendor, explaining to their team, writing a blog post
An optional input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 3 preset choices.
Available choices:
An optional input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 3 preset choices.
Available choices:
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