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Correct answer: B. Be specific — the more specific the request, the better Claude can help
Explanation
The principle — most disappointing answers are answers to a vaguer question than the one you meant.
Why the key is correct — Anthropic's guidance for new users states it directly: be specific, because the more specific your request, the better Claude can assist you. The companion advice is to start simple and refine from there.
Why the others are wrong — brevity is not the objective, there are no magic keywords, and naming the model in your message changes nothing.
Remember this — say what you want, who it is for, and what form it should take.
Sources — Anthropic's getting started guide.
Sources
“Be specific: The more specific your request, the better Claude can assist you.”
“Start simple: Begin with straightforward questions to get familiar with how Claude responds.”
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