The rules
Every rule, and how hard it binds
228 base rules across 14 domains and 9 structural layers. Filter them, then open one to see its condition tree, both branches, its exceptions and its sources.
4 rules match. Clear filters
- CLR-008 Use concrete examples after abstractions IF a central abstraction lacks a concrete instance AND the audience knowledge gap is moderate or large, THEN add one representative example ELSE retain. Heuristic
- VOI-010 Metaphor must preserve the model IF a metaphor explains a mechanism, THEN map its relevant correspondences and state its boundary when overextension would mislead ELSE use it only decoratively. Hard constraint
- NAR-015 Pay off planted elements IF a detail is emphasized as a promise, mystery, threat, goal, or motif, THEN resolve, transform, or deliberately leave it open ELSE reduce its emphasis. Context default
- CPY-015 Story serves the buying decision IF a sales story does not change relevance, belief, desire, trust, objection, or action, THEN cut or reframe it ELSE retain. Heuristic