TPEE Toptronic® Prompt Engineering Editor

2. Prompt Anatomy

Use the 12 TPEE sections deliberately.

By Jacques Botte, founder of Toptronic®. Last updated 12 September 2026.

The lesson

Persona tells the AI which expert hat to wear. Instructions state the job. Context explains the situation. Technical Specs define non-negotiable limits.

Format is critical because it tells the AI what shape the answer must have. Examples show the pattern. Data grounds the answer in specific facts.

You do not need every section every time, but a professional prompt always makes the important assumptions visible.

Check yourself

Question 1: Which TPEE section tells the AI what role to play?
  1. Persona — correct
  2. Graphics
  3. Tone
  4. File Name

Answer: Persona

Persona defines the expert role or identity the AI should use.

Question 2: Which section should define the requested output shape?
  1. Context
  2. MCP Servers
  3. Theme
  4. Format — correct

Answer: Format

Format tells the AI whether to answer as Markdown, JSON, checklist, table, code, or another structure.

Question 3: Why use multiple prompt sections instead of one vague paragraph?
  1. To hide requirements
  2. To reduce clarity
  3. To make important assumptions visible — correct
  4. To force internet access

Answer: To make important assumptions visible

Structured sections reduce ambiguity and make requirements easier to review.

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