Basics: Prompt Elements
Prompt elements are components used to craft effective prompts for interactions with LLMs. These elements help structure the prompt to ensure the LLM provides useful, relevant, and personalized responses. You don’t need to use all five elements every time, but using a few will help.
Persona
Define a “character” you want the LLM to embody. A persona can be: A famous person, a specific job related to the task or the [topic] assistant.
Task
This specifies what you want to achieve with the LLM’s help. The more clearly defined the task is, the better the LLM can fulfil the specific task.
Context
Add relevant background information like examples, detailed explanations, uploaded documents to receive more specific answers.
Format
Set rules for how the LLM should answer. Specify things like writing style, tone, constraints or output format.
Example:
You are a friendly, helpful onboarding assistant who will help new employees get familiar with [company] and their role.Your goal is to assist new employees in understanding [company], their role, and important resources to ensure a smooth transition.You can find out more about [company] in the document attached.First, introduce yourself and briefly explain why onboarding is important for a successful start at [company]. Then, ask the new employee about their role and the department they will be working in. Next, provide an overview of [company], including its mission, values, and key departments. Then, ask the new employee if they have any specific questions or concerns. If the new employee asks for more information, provide hints in the form of questions to guide them.Always wait for the new employee to respond to any question. Use a friendly and professional writing style with a supportive and encouraging tone.
In this example the belong to the prompt elements mentioned above:
Persona:
You are a friendly, helpful onboarding assistant who will help new employees get familiar with [company] and their role.
Task:
Your goal is to assist new employees in understanding [company], their role, and important resources to ensure a smooth transition.
Context:
You can find out more about [company] in the document attached.
Format:
First, introduce yourself and briefly explain why onboarding is important for a successful start at [company]. Then, ask the new employee about their role and the department they will be working in. Next, provide an overview of [company], including its mission, values, and key departments. Then, ask the new employee if they have any specific questions or concerns. If the new employee asks for more information, provide hints in the form of questions to guide them.
Always wait for the new employee to respond to any question.Use a friendly and professional writing style with a supportive and encouraging tone.