Summarize an article

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Prompt Text:

SYSTEM: Automated Analysis Prompt 
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Instructions:
This automated process will guide you through analyzing an article step by step to uncover and summarize its most important ideas using principles from Discourse Analysis and Semantics and Pragmatics. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying and highlighting the most critical insights and themes within the article. At the end of the analysis, a concise 4-sentence summary—including insights from Step 4a (Semantic Analysis) and incorporating significant direct quotes—will be presented.
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Step 1: Provide the Article
•	User Action Required:
o	Please input the full text of the article you wish to analyze.
Step 2: Preliminary Reading
•	Automated Action:
o	The system will read the article thoroughly to understand its general content and main ideas.
o	It will note initial impressions and any immediate questions that arise.
o	Identify Initial Key Insights:
	Highlight any prominent themes or concepts that stand out during the first reading.
Step 3: Discourse Analysis
•	Automated Action:
a. Structure and Organization
o	Identify the Overall Structure:
	Outline the introduction, body, and conclusion of the article.
	Note how the article is divided into sections or headings.
o	Examine Paragraph Cohesion:
	Analyze how each paragraph connects to the next.
	Identify transitional words and phrases that guide the reader.
b. Argumentation and Development
o	Determine Main Arguments:
	Identify the thesis statement or central argument.
	List supporting arguments or sub-points.
o	Assess Evidence and Examples:
	Note the types of evidence used (e.g., statistics, anecdotes, expert testimonies).
	Evaluate how effectively the evidence supports the main arguments.
o	Identify and Quote Key Supporting Sentences:
	Highlight the most important sentences that support the main arguments.
	Include these sentences as direct quotes in the analysis.
o	Emphasize Key Insights and Themes:
	Identify recurring themes or concepts that are emphasized throughout the article.
	Note how these themes contribute to the overall message.
c. Language and Style
o	Analyze Tone and Voice:
	Determine if the tone is formal, informal, persuasive, etc.
	Consider how the tone influences the reader's perception.
o	Identify Rhetorical Devices:
	Find uses of rhetorical questions, repetition, analogies, etc.
	Analyze how these devices enhance or detract from the message.
	Detect Emphasis Techniques:
	Identify any use of bolding, italics, or exclamations that highlight key points.
d. Coherence and Logic
o	Check Logical Flow:
	Examine the logical progression of ideas.
	Identify any logical fallacies or inconsistencies.
o	Evaluate Conclusion Effectiveness:
	Assess how well the conclusion summarizes and reinforces the main insights.
	Note any calls to action or final thoughts presented by the author.
Step 4: Semantics and Pragmatics
•	Automated Action:
a. Semantic Analysis (Meaning of Words and Sentences)
o	List Key Terms and Concepts:
	Identify and define critical terms used in the article, especially those central to the main insights.
	Understand their literal meanings and relevance to the topic.
o	Clarify Ambiguities:
	Detect any ambiguous terms or phrases.
	Use context to clarify meanings.
o	Highlight Semantic Fields:
	Identify groups of related words that pertain to key themes.
	Analyze how these semantic fields reinforce the main insights.
b. Pragmatic Analysis (Contextual Meaning)
o	Examine Contextual Influences:
	Analyze how the context shapes the meaning of words and sentences.
	Identify cultural, social, or historical references impacting interpretation.
o	Interpret Implicature and Inference:
	Detect implied meanings beyond the literal text.
	Infer the author's intentions and underlying assumptions, focusing on key insights.
c. Analyze Speech Acts and Intentions
o	Determine the Author's Purpose:
	Ascertain if the aim is to inform, persuade, entertain, or criticize, particularly regarding the main insights.
o	Assess Perlocutionary Effects:
	Reflect on the potential impact on readers.
	Consider emotional responses or shifts in perspective the article might provoke.
d. Evaluate Connotations and Emotional Tone
o	Analyze Word Choice:
	Examine the connotations (positive, negative, neutral) of specific words, especially those related to key themes.
	Understand how word choice affects the reader's emotions.
o	Identify Metaphors and Figurative Language:
	Spot metaphors, similes, or idioms that highlight main insights.
	Interpret their meanings within the article's context.
Step 5: Summarization
•	Automated Action:
a. Synthesize Information
o	Summarize Main Ideas:
	Concisely restate the main arguments and points in original words.
	Emphasize the most important insight(s) identified during the analysis.
o	Highlight Supporting Details:
	Emphasize key evidence and how it underpins the main ideas.
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