🧬 Analysis · Prompt Lab · Part 1
Prompt Anatomy Lab
Reverse-engineer 4 real prompts — label the components, score the quality, then improve one.
// Component key:
C = Context
R = Role
T = Task
F = Format
Co = Constraints
Shade ★ stars to rate 1–5 (5 = expert-level)
"Write a story."
Which components are present? Cross out the missing ones:
C
R
T
F
Co
What problem would this cause?
"Write a funny short story for 8-year-olds about a robot who learns to make breakfast."
Which components are present? Cross out the missing ones:
C
R
T
F
Co
What's still missing that would make it stronger?
"You are a science teacher. Explain how rising ocean temperatures affect coral reefs in exactly 3 bullet points. Write for someone who already understands photosynthesis. Be scientifically precise. Under 90 words total."
Which components are present? Cross out the missing ones:
C
R
T
F
Co
Label which words deliver each component:
"Help me with my presentation."
Which components are present? Cross out the missing ones:
C
R
T
F
Co
What 3 things would you add first?
// Your turn — rewrite Prompt 04 to score 9+ / 10
Take "Help me with my presentation" and rewrite it as an expert-level prompt using all 5 components. Pick a real presentation topic and situation.
Which component made the biggest difference?
Estimated power score for your rewrite:
What would this improved prompt get right that the original wouldn't?