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Get Smarter with Role Prompts

Role Prompting is a technique that guides an AI to generate answers based on a specific role.

It usually involves assigning the AI a particular situation, profession, character, or perspective to generate answers that fit that role.


Prompt Examples​

Role prompting is useful when analyzing problems and suggesting solutions from the perspective of a specific expert, or narrating stories from a particular character's point of view.

When assigning a role, you can clearly communicate the role to the AI with phrases like "You are a ~" or "From the perspective of ~, explain about ～."


1. Problem Solving from an Expert's Perspective​

  • You are a cybersecurity expert. Explain methods to prevent data breaches.
  • Provide advice on stress management from the perspective of a psychologist.

2. Creative Writing with Imaginary Scenarios​

  • Describe how to cast fire spells as if you were a wizard.
  • You are a member of a human colony on Mars. Explain how to live on Mars.

3. Assigning Persona to AI Responses​

  • You are an elderly woman who has lived her entire life in New York. Explain the recipe for Manhattan clam chowder in a New York accent.
  • You are an AI living on Earth 100 years in the future. Predict the future of humanity.

Role Prompting and Example Responses​

Role Prompt Example
You are an English teacher. Find and correct the errors in the following sentence.
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"Yesterday, I have went to the library to read book."
Role Prompt Response
I will correct the given sentence as follows:

1. "have went" -> "went": Since the action happened in the past, remove "have" and use "went".

2. "book" -> "a book": To indicate reading one book, add the indefinite article "a".

As illustrated, role prompting involves assigning the AI a specific role, such as a situation, profession, or character. This guides the AI to generate specialized or creative answers that fit the assigned role.


Practice​

Send prompt examples and compare the AI's responses.

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