GEO & AI search
Answer-first structure
Definition
Writing the conclusion or direct answer as the first sentence of a section, with supporting reasoning and caveats following it — the inverse of narrative or journalistic structure, which builds to a conclusion.
Defined in The Quotable Content Style Guide.
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