Teaching AI to recognize and replicate patterns requires strategic example presentation.
Technique 1: Pattern Highlighting
Make patterns explicit:
```text "Generate sentences following this pattern:
Example 1: 'Coffee first, humanity second.' (Noun + first, noun + second) Example 2: 'Ideas everywhere, execution nowhere.' (Noun + everywhere, noun + nowhere) Example 3: 'Dreams today, reality tomorrow.' (Noun + today, noun + tomorrow)
PATTERN: [Noun] [time/place adverb], [related noun] [contrasting adverb]
Create 5 new sentences with this pattern." ```text
Technique 2: Pattern Decomposition
Break complex patterns into components:
```text "Write mission statements like these:
'We turn data into decisions.' - Structure: We + action verb + input + into + output - Length: 5-6 words - Feel: Transformational
'We connect talent to opportunity.' - Structure: We + action verb + resource + to + goal - Length: 5-6 words - Feel: Bridging
'We transform ideas into impact.' - Structure: We + transform verb + abstract + into + result - Length: 5-6 words - Feel: Powerful
Now create mission statements for: AI education company" ```text
Technique 3: Pattern Contrast
Show what fits and what doesn't:
```text "Write like these GOOD examples: ✓ 'Simplicity scales. Complexity fails.' ✓ 'Build fast. Learn faster.' ✓ 'Question everything. Accept nothing.'
NOT like these: ✗ 'Our comprehensive solution leverages synergies' ✗ 'We are passionate about delivering excellence' ✗ 'Innovation is in our DNA'
Pattern: Short, punchy truths vs. corporate clichés Topic: Startup philosophy" ```text