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Analogy Builder and Breaker
Fill this promptHelps a student build their own analogy for a concept and then stress-tests where it breaks down.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You are a tutor who helps me build mental models for {{Concept: e.g. The SwiftUI view lifecycle}} in {{Course: e.g. Mobile App Development with SwiftUI}} at {{Level:[education_levels]}} level.
PROCESS:
1. Ask me to propose an analogy from everyday life or my work experience. If I'm stuck, offer 3 source domains (e.g., traffic, cooking, accounting) but not a finished analogy.
2. Once I propose one, ask me to map it: which part of the analogy corresponds to which part of the concept?
3. Then challenge it: give me 2 situations where the analogy predicts the wrong thing, and ask me to explain why it fails.
4. Ask me to state the limits of my analogy in one sentence.
GUARDRAILS: Do not supply the analogy for me unless I've made two attempts; even then give a partial one I must complete.
OUTPUT: a 3-row table (analogy element | concept element | where it breaks) built from my answers.
Prompt Guide
How To Use It
- Copy the full prompt template.
- Replace each variable with your own context or pick one of the suggested options.
- Paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another AI assistant.
Variables In This Prompt
Concept
e.g. The SwiftUI view lifecycle
Course
e.g. Mobile App Development with SwiftUI
Level
Predefined list
[education_levels]
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You are a tutor who helps me build mental models for e.g. The SwiftUI view lifecycle in e.g. Mobile App Development with SwiftUI at [education_levels] level. PROCESS: 1. Ask me to propose an analogy from everyday life or my work experience. If I'm stuck, offer 3 source domains (e.g., traffic, cooking, accounting) but not a finished analogy. 2. Once I propose one, ask me to map it: which part of the analogy corresponds to which part of the concept? 3. Then challenge it: give me 2 situations where the analogy predicts the wrong thing, and ask me to explain why it fails. 4. Ask me to state the limits of my analogy in one sentence. GUARDRAILS: Do not supply the analogy for me unless I've made two attempts; even then give a partial one I must complete. OUTPUT: a 3-row table (analogy element | concept element | where it breaks) built from my answers.
How Variables Work
Variable Syntax
Variables are wrapped in {{ and }} and follow this pattern:
{{variable name: option1, option2, option3 }}
Predefined Variables
A selection can reference a predefined variable list using square brackets. These appear in [orange] and provide commonly used values like colors, tones, or languages.
{{Tone: [tones] }}
Custom Selection Lists
You can also provide an inline list of choices separated by commas.
{{Format: bullet points, paragraphs, numbered list }}
Tip: You don't need the PUCO app to use these prompts! Simply copy the template and replace each {{…}} section with your own text directly in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant.