ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Rhapsodist

Okay kiddo, so imagine you love stories. You like hearing, telling, and reading them. Now imagine there is someone who is really good at telling stories. Like, they have a way with words that makes you feel like you are actually living the story. That person is a rhapsodist.

A rhapsodist is like a magician with words. They use beautiful language and expression to tell stories or epics from memory. They often recite poems or narratives in front of a large audience. It's like going to the theater, but instead of watching actors on a stage, you are listening to a storyteller.

These gifted individuals can make you feel like you are part of the story or poem. You might feel happy, sad, scared or excited, depending on what they are telling you.

So, a rhapsodist is a storyteller who uses language to make you feel like the story is really happening. They can recite epic poems or tales from memory, and they are really good at it!
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