ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Analogy

Analogy is like comparing two things that are similar. It helps you understand something better by comparing it to something you already know. For example, if you were trying to explain how a tree works, you might say it's like a straw sucking up water from the ground like a straw sucking up a drink. That helps you understand the idea of how a tree works by comparing it to something you already understand.