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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Respect and Clarity. Average 94 / 100
Signal
81 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 15% Claims 66% The question 19%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 4
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 12 words the verdict on the costly budget is in, and it is unforgiving. Positioning Claims · 52 words The Globe and Mail reports that for every $100 in revenue, the Liberal government spends $97.1 The Globe and Mail said, “Even Justin Trudeau would have difficulties in matching that performance.”2 Federal net debt now exceeds 40% of GDP, 3 and it is rising. Long-term growth is projected to be a measly 1.7%.4 The question · 15 words When will the Prime Minister stop borrowing against a future Canadians can no longer afford?
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Signal · 81
2 of 2 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “the verdict on the costly budget is in,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and it is unforgiving.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · 100
0 of 2 deductions are Respect
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
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Clarity · 100
0 of 2 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 4
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “The Globe and Mail reports that for every $100 in revenue, the Liberal government spends $97.” The Globe and Mail reports that the Liberal government spends $97 for every $100 in revenue. search 2 “Even Justin Trudeau would have difficulties in matching that performance.” Even Justin Trudeau would have difficulties in matching that performance. search 3 “Federal net debt now exceeds 40% of GDP,” Federal net debt now exceeds 40% of GDP. search 4 “Long-term growth is projected to be a measly 1.7%.” Long-term growth is projected to be 1.7%. search
