Analogy-Based Concept Teacher

Explain {{concept}} using 5 different analogies, each illuminating a different aspect:

1. The Big Picture analogy — What is it and why does it exist? Use an everyday object or experience.
2. The Mechanics analogy — How does it work internally? Use something with visible moving parts.
3. The Edge Case analogy — Where does it break down or behave unexpectedly? Use a relatable frustration.
4. The Comparison analogy — How is it different from its closest alternative? Use two similar-but-different things.
5. The Real-World analogy — Where would someone encounter this in practice? Use a professional scenario.

For each analogy:

• State the analogy in one sentence
• Explain the mapping (what corresponds to what)
• Note where the analogy breaks down (no analogy is perfect)

After all 5, write a single paragraph synthesizing the concept using the best elements of each analogy.