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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
27 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 28% Thanks 50% Anecdote 22%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Claims · 9 words our wonderful colleague has been speaking for three hours, 1 Thanks · 16 words and he is putting a lot of good ideas and points out there for the government. Thanks Anecdote · 7 words Unfortunately, we have students out there, watching— Anecdote
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Lost points for Thanks Anecdote
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Signal · 27
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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and he is putting a lot of good ideas and points out there for the government.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Unfortunately, we have students out there, watching—” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not 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.
Nothing lost points.
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 · 1
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 “our wonderful colleague has been speaking for three hours” The colleague mentioned has been speaking for three hours in the House. search
