100 Command Prompts for Political Narrative Creation

 

Generating 100 high-quality, distinct command prompts for political narrative creation is an extensive task. To provide a useful and structured response, I have organized 100 prompts across ten different categories essential for political storytelling.

When using these prompts with Gemini, remember to be as specific as possible about the Ideology/Stance, Target Audience, Tone/Style, and Desired Format (e.g., op-ed, speech, social media thread).

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100 Command Prompts for Political Narrative Creation

Category 1: Foundational Narrative Development (1-10)

1. Core Value Story: "Draft a 500-word op-ed that reframes 'economic security' as a foundational community value, using an anecdotal story about a small local business as the central motif."

2. Origin Story: "Generate a 'political origin story' for a fictional candidate who started as a community organizer, focusing on a single, defining public service moment."

3. The 'Enemy' Narrative: "Develop a narrative framework that identifies bureaucratic inefficiency (not a person) as the primary antagonist to progress on climate action."

4. The 'Us vs. Them' Reframing: "Rewrite the 'us vs. them' narrative for a progressive movement, making 'us' the working families and 'them' the entrenched corporate lobbyists, maintaining an inspirational and unifying tone."

5. Future Vision: "Create a 3-minute speech excerpt describing the country's state in 20 years if Policy X is enacted, focusing on the quality of life for a first-time voter."

6. Moral Foundation: "Articulate the central moral argument for universal healthcare, distilling it into three powerful, quotable sentences."

7. Crisis Narrative: "Outline a four-part narrative arc for a political crisis (e.g., a cyberattack), focusing on the leader's demonstrated courage and transparency at each stage."

8. Symbolic Language: "List 10 potent metaphors or analogies related to the political issue of tax reform that are easily understood by a non-expert audience."

9. The 'Sacrifice' Element: "Draft a short narrative showcasing a policy maker's personal sacrifice to pass a difficult, bipartisan bill, emphasizing the theme of duty over self-interest."

10. Defining a Term: "Provide a simple, emotionally resonant definition of the political term 'justice' for use in a campaign pamphlet targeting suburban parents."

Category 2: Policy Communication & Framing (11-20)

11. Policy to People: "Translate the main points of the Infrastructure Bill into a narrative about a specific construction worker's family in the Midwest, highlighting direct benefits."

12. The Inevitable Narrative: "Write a short piece arguing that the adoption of electric vehicles is not a political choice, but an inevitable economic and technological evolution."

13. Cost vs. Investment: "Frame the high initial cost of a major education program not as an expense, but as a crucial, inter-generational 'national investment' in a social media carousel format."

14. Debunking a Myth: "Construct a concise, fact-based narrative to debunk the popular political myth that 'all government spending is wasteful,' using one high-impact, positive example."

15. Local Impact Story: "Generate a 250-word narrative for a press release about how a specific local zoning change directly empowers small business owners in a struggling district."

16. Long-Term Consequence: "Write a short, cautionary narrative about the long-term negative consequences of ignoring water conservation policy, set in a fictional small town 15 years from now."

17. Simple Solution: "Formulate a narrative that simplifies the complex solution of supply chain logistics for consumers, making the policy sound intuitive and beneficial to their daily lives."

18. Bipartisan Bridge: "Draft a narrative for an op-ed piece showing how a conservative principle (e.g., fiscal responsibility) and a liberal principle (e.g., environmental protection) can perfectly align on the issue of renewable energy subsidies."

19. The Unforeseen Benefit: "Create a short story about the unexpected positive social benefits (e.g., community cohesion) resulting from the passage of a bill on prison reform."

20. Narrative Consistency Check: "Analyze a provided text [Paste Text Here] and identify its core political narrative. Then, suggest 3 ways to strengthen its consistency with a message of fiscal conservatism."

Category 3: Audience-Specific Tailoring (21-30)

21. Rural Voter Appeal: "Develop a narrative for a candidate supporting universal broadband tailored specifically to the concerns and language of a Midwestern farming community."

22. Youth Mobilization: "Create a TikTok script narrative (under 60 seconds) that uses a popular current trend to advocate for voter registration and political participation."

23. Senior Citizen Concern: "Draft a narrative that addresses a Social Security policy change, focusing on stability and peace of mind for retirees, using respectful and clear language."

24. Business Community Focus: "Write a newsletter narrative for the Chamber of Commerce that highlights how regulatory streamlining will boost innovation and job creation."

25. Labor Union Narrative: "Craft a story about a working-class hero who benefits directly from collective bargaining rights, emphasizing themes of dignity and fair pay."

26. Suburban Parent Anxiety: "Generate a narrative that links a candidate's stance on gun control to the direct safety and well-being of a child's school day."

27. Immigrant Community Hope: "Develop a narrative about the 'American Dream' as it relates to immigration reform, focusing on family unity and economic contribution."

28. Intellectual/Academic Tone: "Write a short, persuasive essay (800 words) using data and philosophical references to advocate for campaign finance reform."

29. Religious Community Alignment: "Create a narrative that aligns the policy of foreign aid with a religious concept of charity, compassion, and global stewardship."

30. Non-Voter Engagement: "Draft a compelling narrative to convince a politically apathetic young adult that their involvement in local politics directly impacts their ability to afford rent."

Category 4: Character and Leadership (31-40)

31. Defining Leadership: "Write an anecdote illustrating a candidate's defining moment of ethical leadership during a time of low public approval."

32. Empathy in Action: "Generate a narrative showing a politician engaging in a genuine, unscripted moment of empathy with a constituent over the issue of mental health funding."

33. The Unlikely Ally: "Develop a short narrative about a politician's successful collaboration with a former ideological foe on a critical environmental protection bill."

34. Humility Narrative: "Draft a speech segment where a seasoned politician uses a story of a past political mistake to demonstrate growth and humility."

35. Crisis of Conscience: "Create an internal monologue for a character facing a political compromise that challenges their core beliefs, ending with a principled decision."

36. Authenticity Narrative: "Outline a social media post that uses a candid, everyday photo of the candidate to connect their personal struggles (e.g., student debt) with their commitment to economic justice."

37. Visionary Leader: "Write a stump speech paragraph that paints the candidate as a visionary who sees potential where others see problems, specifically in the context of urban revitalization."

38. The Decisive Moment: "Narrate a high-stakes legislative moment where the candidate's decisiveness and quick thinking secured a victory for a voting rights bill."

39. Building a Team: "Draft a narrative highlighting the diverse, talented team a leader has assembled, emphasizing the theme of shared power and expertise."

40. Legacy Narrative: "Develop an introductory paragraph for a biographical documentary, establishing the candidate's ultimate political legacy in one impactful sentence."

Category 5: Emotional and Psychological Hooks (41-50)

41. Hope and Optimism: "Create a narrative designed to instill hope in a jaded electorate, focusing on small, recent political victories on the issue of education funding."

42. Fear and Urgency: "Draft a short narrative using the emotional hook of fear to drive urgency for an immediate, large-scale investment in cybersecurity."

43. Anger to Action: "Write a narrative designed to channel public anger over high prescription drug costs into concrete demands for pharmaceutical regulation."

44. Nostalgia and Tradition: "Develop a narrative that taps into political nostalgia for a past era of bipartisan cooperation, suggesting it as a template for tackling healthcare reform today."

45. Shame and Responsibility: "Construct a narrative using the hook of national shame over a historical injustice to motivate support for a contemporary reparations policy."

46. Pride and National Identity: "Generate a narrative that links a new space exploration initiative to a collective sense of national pride and technological superiority."

47. Frustration and Relief: "Create a before-and-after story where a constituent's deep political frustration is immediately relieved by a candidate's clear, simple solution to traffic congestion."

48. Inspiration from Adversity: "Write a narrative that inspires a community by detailing how they turned a major political defeat (e.g., a lost vote) into a powerful, organized movement for the next election."

49. Grief and Remembrance: "Draft a narrative that uses the collective grief following a community tragedy to argue for a specific mental health policy change."

50. Trust and Reliability: "Develop a narrative centered on the theme of trust, highlighting a candidate's consistent voting record on the issue of veterans' affairs."

Category 6: Medium-Specific Prompts (51-60)

51. Twitter Thread: "Create a 6-tweet thread explaining the narrative of 'tax fairness' and why a certain proposed tax break is a violation of that principle."

52. Podcast Interview Script: "Write a 5-minute opening monologue for a political podcast host, setting the narrative tone for a debate on judicial appointments."

53. Video Ad Script (30 sec): "Draft a script for a 30-second digital ad that tells a narrative about the personal cost of student loan debt, ending with a clear call to support a candidate."

54. Long-Form Investigative Article: "Outline the narrative structure for a long-form article investigating the 'follow the money' narrative behind a specific environmental deregulation policy."

55. Infographic Text: "Provide the narrative text and key statistics for an infographic explaining the narrative that renewable energy creates more jobs than fossil fuels."

56. Press Conference Opening: "Write a brief, powerful opening statement for a press conference that establishes the administration's narrative of national unity following a divisive legislative fight."

57. Internal Memo/Talking Points: "Generate three distinct narrative talking points for staff to use when discussing the controversial issue of housing density with different community groups."

58. Town Hall Q&A Prep: "Anticipate a challenging question about the funding for a public library project and draft a narrative answer that emphasizes community benefit and fiscal prudence."

59. Email to Subscribers: "Write a compelling email to a campaign's email list, using a narrative about an activist's daily life to solicit a small dollar donation."

60. Slogan/Mantra Generation: "List 10 short, memorable political slogans that distill the narrative of personal freedom into a concise message on government overreach."

Category 7: Narrative Deconstruction and Critique (61-70)

61. Opponent Narrative Analysis: "Deconstruct the core narrative being used by the opposition on the issue of trade policy and identify its 3 weakest points."

62. Counter-Narrative: "Develop a counter-narrative to the idea that 'border security is inherently inhumane,' focusing instead on themes of order, safety, and due process."

63. Narrative Gap Identification: "Analyze the public discourse on technological regulation and identify a 'narrative gap'—a perspective or story that is currently missing but would be compelling."

64. Frame Shifting: "Suggest three specific ways to shift the public discussion of gun control from a 'rights' narrative to a 'public health' narrative."

65. Rhetorical Device Analysis: "Examine a provided political speech [Paste Excerpt Here] and identify the three most effective rhetorical devices used to advance its central narrative."

66. Narrative Moderation: "Write a narrative to temper the expectations of an extremely enthusiastic base regarding the immediate success of judicial reform."

67. Historical Precedent Critique: "Draft a critique of the historical narrative that 'all great change requires violence,' using non-violent political movements as counter-examples."

68. Identifying Hidden Assumptions: "Analyze the popular media narrative on cryptocurrency regulation and expose a hidden, unchallenged assumption about the technology's long-term stability."

69. Moral Flaw Identification: "Identify and describe the potential moral flaw in a political narrative that solely prioritizes economic growth above all other concerns."

70. Coalition Conflict Resolution: "Generate a narrative that successfully reconciles two conflicting political narratives within a coalition (e.g., environmentalists vs. affordable housing advocates)."

Category 8: Advanced Narrative Techniques (71-80)

71. The Hero's Journey (Political): "Outline a political 'Hero's Journey' for a minor political figure who is reluctantly drawn into a fight for electoral reform."

72. Foreshadowing/Warning: "Write a short narrative segment that uses foreshadowing to hint at the long-term dangers of a current political trend toward isolationism."

73. Circular Narrative: "Draft a narrative for a policy victory where the ending loops back to the beginning, showing how a local problem was solved by a change in federal legislation."

74. Multiple Perspectives: "Generate a short narrative depicting a new minimum wage law from three different perspectives: a small business owner, a single mother, and a young activist."

75. In Media Res: "Start a political narrative in media res (in the middle of the action) with a chaotic scene in a legislative session debating a tax increase."

76. Use of Silence/Subtext: "Create a short dialogue between two political figures where the most important point about a peace treaty is conveyed through what is not said."

77. Allusion/Mythology: "Develop a narrative that uses an allusion to Greek mythology (e.g., Sisyphus, Icarus) to describe the challenge of perpetual political gridlock on budget negotiations."

78. Symbolic Object: "Write a narrative centered around a single symbolic object (e.g., a worn leather briefcase, a specific type of seed) that represents the candidate's commitment to agricultural subsidies."

79. Paradox/Contradiction: "Create a narrative that explores the paradox of a politician who is privately kind but publicly ruthless in their fight for social justice legislation."

80. Flashback Structure: "Use a series of short flashbacks in a public address to connect a candidate's childhood experience of poverty to their adult commitment to anti-poverty programs."

Category 9: Rhetoric and Style (81-90)

81. Epistolary Style: "Draft a public letter from a fictional citizen to their representative, using an emotional narrative to demand action on gun violence."

82. A Call to Action (Inspirational): "Write an inspirational call to action for a grassroots movement focused on local conservation efforts, using poetic and soaring language."

83. Witty and Satirical: "Generate a short, satirical news report narrative about the absurd lengths lobbyists go to in order to influence telecommunications policy."

84. Data-Driven Storytelling: "Craft a narrative for a video presentation that uses compelling visuals and statistics to tell the story of the widening wealth gap."

85. Sermon/Parable Style: "Write a short political parable that uses a simple story (e.g., two neighbors and a shared well) to illustrate the need for international cooperation."

86. Formal and Judicial: "Develop a short narrative segment for a formal policy white paper, using measured, judicial language to argue for transparency in government contracts."

87. Plain Language Mandate: "Rewrite a complex legislative summary about pension reform into a clear, plain-language narrative for a general audience, focusing on their direct financial security."

88. Rhythm and Pacing: "Draft a narrative paragraph intended for delivery in a major speech, focusing on strong verbs and rhythmic sentence structure to build to a dramatic crescendo about election integrity."

89. Testimonial Integration: "Write an introductory script for a campaign rally that seamlessly integrates a brief, impactful personal testimonial about the need for affordable housing."

90. Ironic Contrast: "Create a narrative that uses ironic contrast to highlight the difference between a politician's public statement about economic prosperity and the reality of a struggling constituent's life."

Category 10: Specific Political Issues (91-100)

91. Climate Adaptation: "Develop a narrative focused on community resilience and local investment to frame the necessary costs of climate change adaptation (e.g., flood barriers)."

92. AI and the Workforce: "Write a narrative reassuring workers that the future of AI and automation will be one of 'skill elevation' and 'new opportunity,' not mass replacement."

93. Student Debt Crisis: "Generate a narrative that personifies student debt as a weight that shackles the next generation, and the proposed solution as a key to unlocking the nation's economic potential."

94. Urban Sprawl: "Create a persuasive narrative for a municipal bond initiative that links the control of urban sprawl to better community health and lower public service costs."

95. Internet as a Utility: "Draft a short, compelling narrative arguing that the Internet should be treated as a fundamental public utility, similar to electricity or water."

96. Prison Industrial Complex: "Develop a human-centered narrative that focuses on a former inmate's successful re-entry into society, advocating for a reduction of the prison industrial complex."

97. Global Health Security: "Write a narrative that frames global health security as a direct issue of national security, using a short story about an international collaboration."

98. Arts and Culture Funding: "Create an advocacy narrative for increased arts and culture funding, positioning it as essential infrastructure for emotional well-being and local economic vibrancy."

99. Digital Privacy: "Draft a narrative that simplifies the concept of digital privacy and casts big tech companies as modern-day gatekeepers threatening personal sovereignty."

100. Congressional Reform: "Generate a narrative for an advocacy group that champions internal Congressional reforms (e.g., term limits, transparency), framing it as 'draining the swamp' to restore citizen trust."