Prompt Patterns|

A Pattern Language for Knowledge Engineering with Large Language Models

Alternative Enumeration

Requires the model to surface multiple viable approaches before committing to one, preventing premature convergence.

Alternative Enumeration pattern diagram

Problem

The model quickly converges on the first plausible answer, hiding other viable approaches and locking framing too early.

Solution

Require multiple alternatives before any selection. Structural obligation forces distribution across distinct solution regions instead of single-path collapse.