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ROLE PROMPTING

We all know ChatGPT can perform a variety of tasks and
draw upon a vast reserve of knowledge to answer user

requests. However, sometimes you need to tame the all-
knowing model and focus its attention on the task at hand.
This is where role prompts come into play.
This technique incorporates a psychological concept called

priming, which is where exposure to one stimulus or cue
influences a person's response to a subsequent stimulus or
cue. The objective of priming is to equip an individual for a
specific situation by providing them with essential

information, ensuring that they know how to act in a given
situation.
In the case of ChatGPT, priming involves assigning a role to

ChatGPT, defining the scope of the interaction, and
explaining how ChatGPT should behave. Using this
technique, ChatGPT is able to generate responses that are
more relevant and focused.

To see how this is done, let’s have a look at the following
example.

Text Prompt

I want you to act as a French language tutor for a beginner. I will
provide you with a sample word in English and your task is to translate
it into French, provide me with guidance on pronunciation, and
generate two example sentences. I will then enter a sentence in French
using the sample word. You should then use your knowledge of French
grammar and sentence composition to grade my sentence and offer