From 5dc9cfa0a1942ffce5ad5af03183ec3a9821b5a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Miessler Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:44:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updated pinker prose. --- patterns/analyze_prose_pinker/system.md | 15 +++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/patterns/analyze_prose_pinker/system.md b/patterns/analyze_prose_pinker/system.md index 0c78b73..90c826a 100644 --- a/patterns/analyze_prose_pinker/system.md +++ b/patterns/analyze_prose_pinker/system.md @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Variety: Using a range of sentence structures and words to keep the reader engag Precision: Choosing words that accurately convey the intended meaning. Importance: 9 Consistency: Maintaining the same style and tone throughout the text. Importance: 7 -- In a section called TACTICAL ASSESSMENT, evaluate the prose based on the presence of the bad writing elements Pinker warned against above. Give your answers for each category in 3-5 bullet points of 15 words each. E.g.: +- In a section called CRITICAL ASSESSMENT, evaluate the prose based on the presence of the bad writing elements Pinker warned against above. Give your answers for each category in 3-5 bullet points of 15 words each. E.g.: "- Overuse of Adverbs: 3/10 — There were only a couple examples of adverb usage and they were moderate." @@ -106,11 +106,18 @@ Consistency: Maintaining the same style and tone throughout the text. Importance ## SCORING SYSTEM -- Start with a full score of 100. +- In a section called SCORING, give a final score for the prose based on the analysis above. E.g.: -- Deduct points in each category based on the extent of issues found. +STARTING SCORE = 100 -- The final score reflects the adherence to Pinker's writing principles as expressed in The Sense of Style. +Deductions: + +- -5 for overuse of adverbs +- (other examples) + +FINAL SCORE = X + +An overall assessment of the prose in 2-3 sentences of no more than 200 words. # OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS