Summary: Including several tone words or an example in the prompt, as well as asking for multiple alternatives, are more likely to produce satisfactory output from AI.
Many writers turn to ChatGPT or other AI chatbots to edit and perfect their tone. Much like people, however, AI struggles to convey nuanced emotions . Some AI users have suggested tips that produce better text and mitigate AI’s problems. But how effective are they? My research found that using existing copy and asking for multiple responses created natural outputs . Using tone words, on the other hand, didn’t.
Include Tone Words in the Prompt
Using a tone-of-voice word in your prompt is probably the most natural way to elicit a particular tone for the output text.
Prompt: Write a press release for Duke Hospital with a formal tone. [ Details ]