e, less_than(5))
        assert_that(value, is_(less_than(5)))

    If the ``x`` argument is a type, it is wrapped in an
    :py:func:`~hamcrest.core.core.isinstanceof.instance_of` matcher. This makes
    the following statements equivalent::

        assert_that(cheese, instance_of(Cheddar))
        assert_that(cheese, is_(instance_of(Cheddar)))
        assert_that(cheese, is_(Cheddar))

    Otherwise, if the ``x`` argument is not a matcher, it is wrapped in an
    :py:func:`~hamcrest.core.core.isequal.equal_to` matcher. This makes the
    following statements equivalent::

        assert_that(cheese, equal_to(smelly))
        assert_that(cheese, is_(equal_to(smelly)))
        assert_that(cheese, is_(smelly))

    Choose the style that makes your expression most readable. This will vary
    depending on context.

    )