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Signal
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Respect
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Clarity
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Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 32 words the reason I am asking a few extra questions is that the Prime Minister only shows up once a week, 1 and he will not get out of his chair and answer them.2
Signal · 100
Nothing lost points on 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.
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
Nothing lost points on 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.
Clarity · 100
Nothing lost points on Clarity.
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Claims · 2
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 Prime Minister only shows up once a week” The Prime Minister attends Question Period in the House of Commons only once a week. search
2 “he will not get out of his chair and answer them” The Prime Minister does not personally answer questions during Question Period, leaving responses to other ministers. search