🧠 What’s a Prompt?
(And How to Talk to ChatGPT Like a Pro — Even if You’re 9!)
Have you ever wished you had a magical helper who could:
- Write your letters for you ✉️
- Make up amazing stories 📖
- Help with tricky life problems 💡
- Or just give you cool ideas when you’re stuck? 🧠
That’s what ChatGPT is for!
But here’s the secret… 🧩 ChatGPT doesn’t know what you want until you tell it — and that message you give it is called a prompt.
🟢 So, What Is a Prompt?
A prompt is just a way of asking ChatGPT to do something for you. It’s like giving instructions to a really smart friend — but the better you ask, the better help you get.
✏️ A prompt = your request + your tone + your goal
A prompt can be:
- A question
- A request
- A challenge
- A story idea
- Even a letter to someone important
🧩 Why Prompts Matter (Even the Tiny Ones)
ChatGPT is like a genius that takes everything literally. So if you just say:
School
You might get a history of schools, a story about a school, or a list of school facts. But if you say:
Write me a funny poem about school that sounds like a kid wrote it.
Now you’ve told ChatGPT exactly what to do — and the results will make you smile.
💬 Fun Prompt Examples (That Actually Work!)
- 🐱 “Tell me 3 weird facts about cats in a silly way.”
- 🚀 “Write a bedtime story about a dog who builds a rocket and goes to Mars.”
- 🎮 “Give me an idea for a fun video game I could make up.”
- 😆 “Make a joke about homework that a 9-year-old would love.”
- 🧪 “Explain how gravity works using jellybeans and cartoons.”
🧭 How to Write a Good Prompt
| ✅ Do This | ❌ Not This |
|---|---|
| Ask a clear question | Use one word |
| Add details | Be vague |
| Say what tone you want | Leave it wide open |
| Ask for your level or age | Assume it knows |
Use fun phrases like:
- “Explain it like I’m 9”
- “Make it sound friendly”
- “Pretend you’re a pirate”
- “Write it like a poem”
- “Break it into 3 easy steps”
🎭 What’s Prompt Tone?
Tone means how ChatGPT speaks back to you.
| Tone | Example |
|---|---|
| Friendly | “Hi there! Let’s dive into this together.” |
| Funny | “I once saw a cat try to open a fridge. It didn’t end well.” |
| Serious | “Let’s take a deep look into this important issue.” |
| Professional | “Please find the enclosed formal notice of dispute.” |
🛠️ Pro Tips to Make Prompts Amazing
- Be specific – The more details, the better the reply.
- Say how you want it – Fun? Simple? Step-by-step?
- Add context – Tell it who you are or who it’s for.
- Test stuff out – Try silly ideas and serious ones.
- Refine it – Not perfect? Just say, “Make it shorter” or “Try again.”
🧑⚖️ Real-Life Superpower: Letters, Disputes & Big Stuff
Here’s what most people don’t realize:
✨ ChatGPT isn’t just for fun. It can help you with serious, grown-up stuff too!
Need to write a letter to:
- Your school 🏫
- A company 📦
- The council 🏛️
- A landlord 🏠
- A boss 💼
Just prompt:
Write a professional letter to my landlord asking for urgent repairs to my heating.
Or:
Help me write a complaint to the council using strong but polite language.
ChatGPT is your personal writing assistant — no need to pay a solicitor for every letter.
🧠 Need Advice? Just Ask.
ChatGPT can help you with:
- Relationships ❤️
- Health & mindset 💭
- Money advice 💰
- Dealing with tricky people 👥
- Confidence & purpose ☀️
It’s not a replacement for doctors or lawyers — but it’s fast, clear, and always on your side.
🧪 The Best Part? Just Play.
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be curious.
Try weird prompts. Ask silly questions. Challenge it. Pretend. Imagine. Laugh.
📦 Copy-and-Try Prompt Box
Write a short bedtime story about a shy robot who learns to dance.Explain what taxes are, using cookies and a school cafeteria.Help me write a polite but firm complaint to my energy company.Pretend you’re a kind coach. What would you say to someone who feels nervous?Give me 5 fun drawing ideas that a 9-year-old could enjoy.
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