Writing prompt

Explain Technical Text

Explain a difficult passage and show where an analogy stops working.

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The passage and what you already understand

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Explain the passage in plain language. Define unfamiliar terms when first used. Use one concrete example grounded in the passage. If you use an analogy, explain its limitation. Preserve qualifications and disagreement. Separate what the passage says from any added background; flag background that needs verification. Finish with one question to check my understanding.

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[The passage and what you already understand]

When to use it & helpful tips

Use it when: Explain a difficult passage and show where an analogy stops working.

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