Explicit formats (open models)
Open / Llama models need blunt structure and fewer implied norms.
When to use
Targeting Llama or local open models.
How to apply
Use short imperative sentences, show the exact output skeleton, avoid subtle tone cues.
Glossary
- output skeleton
- A visible template of the exact shape you want back — headings, bullets, or fields.
- imperative sentences
- Direct commands (“List…”, “Return…”) that leave less room for implied norms.
- open models
- Llama and other open-weight chat models that often need blunter structure than frontier closed models.
Sources