Prompt Patterns|

A Pattern Language for Knowledge Engineering with Large Language Models

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Prompt Patterns

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Control Reversal

Transfers control of the conversation to the model, so it leads before committing to a response.

Control Reversal pattern diagram

Problem

When requests are underspecified, the model answers anyway by filling unknowns with assumptions, often steering decisions off-target.

Solution

Transfer control to the model so it leads the conversation - asking questions, gathering context, guiding the user - before committing to a response. The model drives, the user responds.