# Analogies, Scaffolding & Mental Models
Analogies bridge the gap between what someone knows and what they need to learn. AI is remarkably good at generating analogies — but you need to prompt it correctly and check for where analogies break down.
The Analogy Generation Prompt
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What you'll learn:
- Generate powerful analogies that map unfamiliar concepts to familiar ones
- Use scaffolding to provide temporary support that is gradually removed
- Build mental models that give learners a framework for new information