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Explain a Prompt, Simply
Free
Claude works best when you tell it exactly what you want. Write a prompt asking Claude to explain what a 'prompt' is, in one sentence, for someone who has never used AI before.
What a good prompt includes
- the task (explain what a prompt is)
- the audience (a beginner)
- the format (one sentence)
Try including three things: what you want explained (what a prompt is), who it's for (someone who has never used AI), and how long the answer should be (one sentence).
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Explain Photosynthesis for a Kid
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Write a prompt asking Claude to explain how photosynthesis works in 2 sentences, for a 10-year-old.
What a good prompt includes
- the topic (photosynthesis)
- the audience (a 10-year-old / kid)
- the length (2 sentences)
Name the topic (photosynthesis), the audience (a 10-year-old), and the length (2 sentences).
3
Define Inflation Without Jargon
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Write a prompt asking Claude to define 'inflation' in simple terms, avoiding economics jargon, for someone with no background in economics.
What a good prompt includes
- the term (inflation)
- avoiding jargon
- the audience (no economics background)
Ask for a definition of inflation, explicitly say to avoid jargon, and mention the audience has no economics background.
4
Sleep Tips for a Busy Professional
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Write a prompt asking Claude for 3 tips for better sleep, in a short paragraph, aimed at a busy working professional.
What a good prompt includes
- how many tips (3)
- the format (short paragraph)
- the audience (busy professional)
Say how many tips you want (3), the format (a short paragraph), and who it's for (a busy professional).
5
Explain APIs With an Analogy
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Write a prompt asking Claude to explain what an API is using an analogy, for someone who isn't technical.
What a good prompt includes
- the topic (API)
- asking for an analogy
- the audience (non-technical)
Ask Claude to use an analogy or metaphor to explain APIs, and mention the audience isn't technical.
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Growth Mindset for a Parent
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Write a prompt asking Claude to summarize what 'growth mindset' means in one paragraph, written for a parent who wants to explain it to their child.
What a good prompt includes
- the term (growth mindset)
- the format (one paragraph)
- the audience (a parent, for their child)
Name the term (growth mindset), the format (one paragraph), and the audience (a parent explaining to their child).
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Compound Interest With an Example
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Write a prompt asking Claude to explain how compound interest works, including a simple numeric example, for a first-time investor.
What a good prompt includes
- the topic (compound interest)
- asking for a numeric example
- the audience (first-time investor)
Ask for an explanation of compound interest with a numeric example, aimed at someone investing for the first time.
8
Weather vs. Climate
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Write a prompt asking Claude to explain the difference between weather and climate, in plain language, for a student.
What a good prompt includes
- both terms (weather and climate)
- asking for plain language
- the audience (a student)
Ask specifically for the difference between weather and climate, in plain language, for a student.
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Machine Learning for an Executive
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Write a prompt asking Claude for a one-paragraph explanation of what machine learning is, for a business executive with no technical background.
What a good prompt includes
- the topic (machine learning)
- the format (one paragraph)
- the audience (a non-technical executive)
Name the topic (machine learning), the format (one paragraph), and the audience (a non-technical business executive).
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Why Is the Sky Blue?
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Write a prompt asking Claude to explain why the sky is blue, in 2-3 sentences, for a curious 8-year-old.
What a good prompt includes
- the topic (why the sky is blue)
- the length (2-3 sentences)
- the audience (an 8-year-old)
Ask why the sky is blue, in 2-3 sentences, for an 8-year-old.