Quiz: Teaching AI Your Voice

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Module 3 · Quiz

Check Your Understanding

Answer all questions correctly to complete this module.

Check Your Understanding

Answer all questions correctly to complete this module.

1. What is MORE important in VOICE.md than abstract adjectives like 'conversational'?

A list of favourite words Observable patterns: front-loading the point, short sentences for emphasis, specific transition phrases A word count target Examples from famous writers

2. Why are positive examples the most important part of VOICE.md?

Claude needs them for copyright attribution Rules tell the agent what to avoid; examples show it what to hit — pattern-matching against prose works better They fill the context window and prevent AI slop They're required by the voice-analyzer tool

3. How often should you update VOICE.md?

After every newsletter issue Every three to four months — run the voice-analyser and compare Only when you notice significant drift Never — the initial profile should be definitive

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