Tier 1: Basic Prompts

These prompts are simple and elicit general responses, often without requiring context. They demand little interpretation from the AI.

Example: "Tell me a joke."

"Explain photosynthesis."

Tier 2: Guided Basic Prompts

While still straightforward, these prompts include specific guidelines to steer the AI's responses.

Example: "Share an astronaut-related joke."

"Explain photosynthesis in terms a fifth-grader would understand."

Tier 3: Contextual Prompts

These prompts require the AI to interpret user input and produce a fitting answer, demanding a certain level of understanding and adaptability.

Example: "What meal can I make with tomatoes, lettuce, and chicken?"

"Translate 'See you tomorrow' into French."

Tier 4: Multi-Task Prompts

These prompts challenge the AI to handle multiple tasks at once, requiring it to categorize and prioritize different user inputs.

Example: "Summarize 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and discuss its themes."

"Diagnose potential illnesses based on symptoms: fever, cough, loss of smell."

Tier 5: Zero-Shot Prompts

These prompts involve complex instructions without providing example outputs, requiring the AI to analyze intricate user inputs.

Example: "Create a project timeline for a new mobile app, considering stages like market research and deployment."

"Draft a 5-year financial plan with an income of $80,000/year and expenses of $45,000/year."