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Statement grade
Not graded: fewer than 4 clauses beyond the address. The scores are shown; a grade would say little. Not graded
Signal
19 / 100
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Relevance
79 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
41 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 19% Positioning 81%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 0
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Claims · 5 words we have taken considerable action. Vague promise Positioning · 21 words Actions speak louder than words in this wonderful institution we have. We have laws and we will continue to work with— Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Vague promise ×2 Positioning ×2 Partly on point
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 19
2 of 5 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 → “Actions speak louder than words in this wonderful institution we have.” 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 → “We have laws and we will continue to work with—” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 79
1 of 5 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the motion under debate.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We have laws and we will continue to work with—” It begins to state that laws exist and work will continue, but is cut off before giving a measure of removal.
Respect · 100
0 of 5 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 · 41
2 of 5 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we have taken considerable action” The speaker claims action for her side without naming any measure, actor or date.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will continue to work with” An open-ended commitment with no named partner, measure or success condition.
Claims · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
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