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Context Expansion

Providing additional context improves understanding of the task or nuances.

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Why This Prompt Works (The Theory)

Enriches the prompt, reducing errors due to missing or unclear information.

Effective prompts for context expansion work because they are rooted in both cognitive science and communication theory. Also Content Expansion:

  1. Stimulates Cognitive Depth

    • Context expansion prompts encourage deeper thinking by requiring the user to explore relationships, nuances, and implications. This aligns with how our brains process and connect information, making the content richer and more engaging.
  2. Guides the Direction of Thought

    • A good prompt provides a scaffold for thought processes. By setting a clear starting point, it ensures focus, preventing distractions or tangents that dilute the value of the content.

How to Use This Prompt (The Instructions)

To ensure that prompts for context expansion are used effectively, here are some actionable instructions:

  1. Clarify Your Objective

    • Start by defining what you aim to achieve: Do you want to generate more ideas, dive deeper into a topic, or connect with your audience on a more meaningful level?
  2. Define the Context Clearly

    • Provide essential background information. For example:
      • What is the audience’s pain point or goal?
      • What’s the tone of the content—informative, persuasive, or casual?
      • What medium or platform will the content be used on?
  3. Use Open-Ended but Directed Prompts

    • Frame your prompt to encourage broad thinking without losing focus. For instance, instead of asking, “What is context expansion?” ask, “How can context expansion improve content for marketers targeting Gen Z?”

The prompt (copy-paste)

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Initial Prompt: “Translate this sentence to French: ‘I am learning AI.'” (Generic translation)
Expanded Prompt: “Translate this sentence to French, considering conversational tone: ‘I am learning AI.'”

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The Outcome

A contextually appropriate translation: “J’apprends l’IA.”

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