ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Etch A Sketch

An Etch A Sketch is a toy that you can use to draw pictures. It has a gray screen and two white knobs on the bottom. When you turn the knobs, a metal pointer moves around on the inside and scratches lines onto the screen. You can draw whatever you like, from wiggly lines to straight lines, or even circles and squares!

To start drawing, you need to shake the Etch A Sketch to erase the picture. Then, you turn one knob to move the pointer left or right, and the other knob to move it up and down. It can be tricky at first to get the lines exactly where you want them, but with practice, you can make beautiful drawings.

The best part about an Etch A Sketch is that if you don't like what you drew, you can shake it again and start all over! It's a fun toy that you can take with you anywhere to keep yourself entertained.
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