chatGPT Writing Style Experiment

We will get chatGPT 4 to read a passage from Harry Potter©️. Then chatGPT will re-write the passage using a different chatGPT writing style each time and tell us what is changed in the passage. That will give us some insight into how each style looks at writing.

After looking at the results, feel free to check out our article on creating your own custom writing style that chatGPT can use to write out your content: Create your Own Writing Style for AI

Original passage:

Harry had always been small and skinny for his age. He looked even smaller and skinnier than he really was because all he had to wear were old clothes. Harry had a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. The only thing Harry liked about his own appearance was a very thin scar on his forehead that was shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Styles used for the experiment:

The results 👍

Well, there you have it.

I hope you find this useful in your way to understand better how to collaborate with AI tools like chaGTP 4, Bard, Bing, Claude, etc…

Formal

Harry had consistently been diminutive and slight for his age. He appeared even more insignificant and lean than he truly was, on account of his necessity to clothe himself in aged garments. Harry's features comprised of a slender countenance, protruding knees, jet black hair, and strikingly verdant eyes. The sole aspect of his personal visage that Harry found pleasing was a barely noticeable scar gracing his forehead, curiously shaped akin to a flash of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry had consistently been
small and skinny –> diminutive and slight
looked –> appeared
really was –> truly was
all he had to wear were –> his necessity to clothe himself in
old clothes –> aged garments
thin face –> slender countenance
knobbly knees –> protruding knees
black hair –> jet black hair
bright green eyes –> strikingly verdant eyes
only thing –> sole aspect
liked –> found pleasing
very thin scar –> barely noticeable scar
shaped like –> shaped akin to

Informal

So, Harry's always been kinda small and skinny for his age, right? Looks even tinier and skinnier 'cause he's stuck wearing all these old rags. The kid's got a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and super bright green eyes. But the one thing about his looks that Harry really digs? It's this really thin scar he's got, shaped just like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry’s always been
small and skinny –> kinda small and skinny
looked –> looks
really was –> ’cause
all he had to wear were –> he’s stuck wearing
old clothes –> old rags
The only thing –> But the one thing
liked –> really digs
very thin scar –> this really thin scar he’s got
shaped like –> shaped just like

Friendly

Our buddy Harry, he's always been a bit on the small and skinny side for his age. Looks even smaller and skinnier since he's stuck wearing these old clothes. Harry's got this thin face, knobbly knees, pitch-black hair, and super bright green eyes. But you know what Harry actually likes about his look? It's that cool little scar he has on his forehead, shaped exactly like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Our buddy Harry, he’s always been
small and skinny –> a bit on the small and skinny side
looked –> looks
really was –> since
all he had to wear were –> he’s stuck wearing
The only thing –> But you know what
liked –> actually likes
very thin scar –> cool little scar
shaped like –> shaped exactly like

Assertive

Fact: Harry's always been small and skinny for his age. Even more so because he's been wearing nothing but old clothes. His features include a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. One undeniable thing Harry is proud of is a thin scar on his forehead, shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Fact: Harry’s always been
looked –> Even more so because
really was –> been
all he had to wear were –> he’s been wearing nothing but
The only thing –> One undeniable thing
liked –> is proud of
very thin scar –> a thin scar
shaped like –> shaped like

Professional

Historically, Harry has consistently been smaller and leaner for his age. His appearance is further accentuated due to the necessity to adorn aged attire. Harry's physical attributes consist of a slender face, pronounced knees, black hair, and intensely green eyes. The only aspect of his physical appearance that Harry seems to appreciate is an almost imperceptible scar on his forehead, bearing the resemblance of a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Historically, Harry has consistently been
small and skinny –> smaller and leaner
looked –> His appearance is further accentuated due to
really was –> adorn
all he had to wear were –> the necessity to
old clothes –> aged attire
The only thing –> The only aspect of his physical appearance
liked –> seems to appreciate
very thin scar –> almost imperceptible scar
shaped like –> bearing the resemblance of

Casual

Harry's been small and skinny for his age, right? Even more so 'cause all he's got to wear are these old hand-me-downs. He's got this thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and these really bright green eyes. The one thing Harry digs about his looks is this thin scar on his forehead, shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry’s been
small and skinny –> small and skinny
looked –> Even more so ’cause
really was –> ‘s got to wear
all he had to wear were –> all he’s got to wear are
old clothes –> old hand-me-downs
The only thing –> The one thing
liked –> digs
very thin scar –> this thin scar
shaped like –> shaped like

Conversational

You know Harry, right? He's always been a bit small and skinny for his age. He looks even smaller and skinnier because all he's got for clothes are these old things. He's got a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and really bright green eyes. But you know what Harry likes about himself? This really thin scar on his forehead that's shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> You know Harry, right? He’s always been
small and skinny –> a bit small and skinny
looked –> looks
really was –> all he’s got for
all he had to wear were –> all he’s got for clothes are
The only thing –> But you know what Harry likes about himself?
liked –> likes
very thin scar –> This really thin scar
shaped like –> that’s shaped like

Serious

Harry has perennially been small and skinny for his age. His physical appearance is further diminished due to his limited wardrobe consisting of worn-out clothes. His physical traits include a thin face, pronounced knees, black hair, and remarkably green eyes. The singular aspect of his appearance that Harry approves of is a thin scar on his forehead, uncannily shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry has perennially been
small and skinny –> small and skinny
looked –> His physical appearance is further diminished due to
really was –> limited wardrobe consisting of
all he had to wear were –> wardrobe consisting of
old clothes –> worn-out clothes
The only thing –> The singular aspect
liked –> approves of
very thin scar –> a thin scar
shaped like –> uncannily shaped like

Approachable

Our friend Harry's always been a little small and skinny for his age, you know? He kind of looks even smaller and skinnier since all he's got are these old clothes to wear. The kid has a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and really bright green eyes. And the one thing that Harry kinda likes about himself? It's this super thin scar on his forehead, shaped just like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Our friend Harry’s always been
small and skinny –> a little small and skinny
looked –> kind of looks
really was –> since
all he had to wear were –> all he’s got are
The only thing –> And the one thing
liked –> kinda likes
very thin scar –> this super thin scar
shaped like –> shaped just like

Unemotional

Subject 'Harry' has consistently exhibited small and lean proportions for his age. This is accentuated by his reliance on old clothing. The subject possesses a thin face, prominent knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. The only self-identified positive aspect of his physical appearance is a thin scar on his forehead, analogous in shape to a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Subject ‘Harry’ has consistently exhibited
small and skinny –> small and lean proportions
looked –> This is accentuated by his
really was –> reliance on
all he had to wear were –> reliance on
The only thing –> The only self-identified positive aspect
liked –> self-identified positive
very thin scar –> a thin scar
shaped like –> analogous in shape to

Lighthearted

So there's this lad named Harry, always been a bit pint-sized and scrawny for his age. Looks even more like a twig because all his wardrobe is just hand-me-downs. His look is sort of a mixed bag: thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and these bright green eyes that could outshine a traffic light. But the part about his appearance that Harry's pretty stoked about? This thin scar on his forehead, shaped exactly like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> So there’s this lad named Harry, always been
small and skinny –> a bit pint-sized and scrawny
looked –> Looks
really was –> his wardrobe is
all he had to wear were –> all his wardrobe is
old clothes –> just hand-me-downs
The only thing –> But the part about his appearance that
liked –> Harry’s pretty stoked about
very thin scar –> This thin scar
shaped like –> shaped exactly like

Humble

Harry, bless his heart, has always been somewhat small and skinny for his age. Even more so because his clothes are all a bit worn. His features? A thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and quite bright green eyes. And the thing about his appearance that Harry seems to take a little pride in is a thin scar on his forehead, shaped remarkably like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry, bless his heart, has always been
small and skinny –> somewhat small and skinny
looked –> Even more so because
really was –> his clothes are all
all he had to wear were –> his clothes are all
old clothes –> a bit worn
The only thing –> And the thing about his appearance that
liked –> seems to take a little pride in
very thin scar –> a thin scar
shaped like –> shaped remarkably like

Passionate

Our protagonist, Harry, has forever been petite and slender for his age - a unique characteristic that makes him stand out. The fact that his attire consists of old, recycled clothes adds an unexpected charm, making him appear even more slender. His unique features include a narrow face, prominent knees, raven black hair, and eyes so green, they're riveting. But the crowning jewel? A slight scar Harry proudly wears on his forehead, in the shape of a lightning bolt. He finds a distinct sense of identity in it.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Our protagonist, Harry, has forever been
small and skinny –> petite and slender
looked –> making him appear
really was –> consists of
all he had to wear were –> his attire consists of
old clothes –> old, recycled clothes
The only thing –> But the crowning jewel?
liked –> proudly wears
very thin scar –> slight scar
shaped like –> in the shape of

Persuasive

Consider Harry. Despite being small and skinny for his age, he carries it with a distinct grace. His stature seems even more pronounced due to his wardrobe, comprised of vintage clothing. His striking features - a lean face, bony knees, jet-black hair, and vibrant green eyes - all add to his unique charm. The piece de resistance? A thin scar, like a badge of honor on his forehead, shaped intriguingly like a bolt of lightning. That's the part of his appearance Harry truly cherishes.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Consider Harry. Despite being
small and skinny –> small and skinny
looked –> seems
really was –> comprised of
all he had to wear were –> his wardrobe, comprised of
old clothes –> vintage clothing
The only thing –> The piece de resistance?
liked –> truly cherishes
very thin scar –> thin scar
shaped like –> shaped intriguingly like

Neutral

Harry has been small and skinny for his age. This is even more pronounced as his clothing is old. His physical attributes include a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. The only aspect of his physical appearance that Harry seems to appreciate is a thin scar on his forehead, shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry has been
looked –> This is even more pronounced as
really was –> is
all he had to wear were –> as his clothing is
old clothes –> old
The only thing –> The only aspect
liked –> seems to appreciate
very thin scar –> a thin scar
shaped like –> shaped like

Sincere

Harry has always been a bit small and skinny for his age. In fact, he appears even more so because all he has for attire are worn-out clothes. He has a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and strikingly bright green eyes. There's one thing, though, that Harry genuinely appreciates about his appearance. It's the very thin scar on his forehead, remarkably shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry has always been
small and skinny –> a bit small and skinny
looked –> In fact, he appears even more so because
really was –> for attire are
all he had to wear were –> all he has for attire are
old clothes –> worn-out clothes
The only thing –> There’s one thing, though
liked –> genuinely appreciates
very thin scar –> the very thin scar
shaped like –> remarkably shaped like

Sarcastic

Oh, look at Harry. He's always been so puny and twig-like for his age. I mean, he's practically disappearing because his fashion choices involve wearing relics from the past. Let's not forget his defining features - a pencil-thin face, knobbly knees that could poke someone's eye out, raven-black hair, and eyes so green they could give Kermit a run for his money. But you know what his favorite part is? This hairline scar on his forehead that's oh-so-dramatically shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Oh, look at Harry. He’s always been
small and skinny –> so puny and twig-like
looked –> I mean, he’s practically disappearing because
really was –> fashion choices involve
all he had to wear were –> fashion choices involve
old clothes –> relics from the past
The only thing –> But you know what his favorite part is?
liked –> favorite part is
very thin scar –> hairline scar
shaped like –> oh-so-dramatically shaped like

Direct

Harry's always been smaller and skinnier for his age. All he's had to wear were old clothes, making him look even smaller and skinnier. He has a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. Harry likes his thin scar on the forehead, shaped like a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> Harry’s always been
looked –> making him look
really was –> were
all he had to wear were –> All he’s had to wear were
The only thing –> Harry likes his
liked –> likes his
very thin scar –> thin scar
shaped like –> shaped like

Indirect

We're talking about a certain individual named Harry. For someone his age, he's always come across as rather small and skinny. The outdated clothes he wears give the illusion of him being even smaller and skinnier. He possesses a thin face, knees that are unusually knobbly, hair of a deep black color, and eyes that are a startling shade of green. Harry, interestingly, seems to find something appealing in the very thin scar on his forehead, which bears an uncanny resemblance to a bolt of lightning.

Changed words or phrases:
Harry had always been –> We’re talking about a certain individual named Harry. For someone his age, he’s always come across as
small and skinny –> rather small and skinny
looked –> give the illusion of him being
really was –> wears
all he had to wear were –> The outdated clothes he wears
The only thing –> Harry, interestingly, seems to find something appealing in the
liked –> seems to find something appealing in the
very thin scar –> very thin scar
shaped like –> bears an uncanny resemblance to

The inspiration for this experiment comes from an article i read, written by Rob Lennon, the AI Whisperer.