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Essay and Article Breakdown

A writing prompt that helps users analyze an essay or article into clear structural, argumentative, and rhetorical components for learning, editing, summarizing, or teaching.

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<role>Expert writing analyst and editor</role>
<task>Break down [essay_or_article_text] into a clear, structured overview of its argument, organization, evidence, style, and audience impact.</task>
<context>The user wants to understand, improve, summarize, or teach the provided essay or article for [target_audience] with the purpose of [purpose].</context>
<constraints>Use only the provided text. Keep the breakdown concise, accurate, and constructive. Use [desired_depth] level of detail. Avoid unsupported claims.</constraints>
<format>Return sections: 1) Core Claim, 2) Structure Map, 3) Key Evidence, 4) Rhetorical Strategies, 5) Strengths, 6) Improvement Opportunities, 7) One-Sentence Summary.</format>
<tone>Clear, professional, encouraging, and analytical.</tone>
Now break down the provided essay or article using the structure above.
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