ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dictionary Stories

A dictionary is a big book with lots of words in it. The words are listed in alphabetical order and tell you what they mean. A dictionary story is a special kind of story where each sentence uses only the words in alphabetical order.

For example, the first sentence might start with the letter A, the second sentence with the letter B, and so on. It's like a puzzle where you have to use your brain to think of words that start with each letter.

Some people like to write dictionary stories as a fun challenge or a way to exercise their language skills. They can be silly or serious, but they always require creativity and a good vocabulary.

One thing to keep in mind is that dictionary stories don't usually make a lot of sense, because the words are chosen based on their first letter, not based on what they mean or how they fit together. But that's okay! It's more about the process of creating something unique than about the actual story itself.

So if you want to try writing your own dictionary story, just start with A and see where your imagination takes you!