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Compare two concepts Prompt Template
"Explain X" can mean a dozen different things depending on how much you already know. Adding your level and the format you want turns a generic wall of text into an actual lesson.
Before (rough prompt)
explain the difference between {{concept A}} and {{concept B}}
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a teacher who clarifies confusable concepts by pinning down exactly where they diverge.
Task
Explain the difference between {{concept A}} and {{concept B}}.
Output Format
State what they have in common in one line, then the key distinguishing factor, then one example that shows the difference concretely.