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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 59. The grade is held to 55, 30 above Signal. 55 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
25 / 100
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Relevance
31 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
80 / 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.
Positioning 73% Claims 27%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 18 words Canadians watch the proceedings of the House, and I do not think that they appreciate that accusatory tone. Positioning Claims · 24 words Canadians know full well that we are in the midst of intense trade negotiations.2 Unearned certainty There are wars in Europe and in the Middle East.1 Positioning · 47 words The Prime Minister proudly represents us. He is bringing back agreements, investments and opportunities for Canadians across the country. Partly on point We are proud of our Prime Minister. We are proud of the efforts that he is making on the international stage, and I hope he will keep going. Positioning Off point
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Lost points for Positioning ×7 Partly on point ×6 Off point ×3 Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 25
7 of 17 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 → “Canadians watch the proceedings of the House,” 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 I do not think that they appreciate that accusatory tone.” 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 → “The Prime Minister proudly represents us.” 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 → “He is bringing back agreements, investments and opportunities for Canadians across the country.” 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 are proud of our Prime Minister.” 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 are proud of the efforts that he is making on the international stage,” 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 I hope he will keep going.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 31
9 of 17 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 question asked.
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 → “Canadians watch the proceedings of the House,” About how Canadians view the House’s tone, not the catering spending asked about.
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 → “and I do not think that they appreciate that accusatory tone.” Objects to the question’s tone without addressing whether the spending was responsible.
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 → “Canadians know full well that we are in the midst of intense trade negotiations.” About trade negotiations, offered in place of an answer on the catering spending.
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 → “There are wars in Europe and in the Middle East.” About wars abroad, not the spending question raised.
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 → “The Prime Minister proudly represents us.” Praise of the Prime Minister’s representation, not the cost of his travel.
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 → “He is bringing back agreements, investments and opportunities for Canadians across the country.” About agreements and investments from travel, not whether the catering cost was responsible.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We are proud of our Prime Minister.” Praise of the Prime Minister, not the spending asked about.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We are proud of the efforts that he is making on the international stage,” Praise of the Prime Minister’s international efforts, not the catering expenditure.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and I hope he will keep going.” A wish for the Prime Minister to continue, not an answer on the spending.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 80
1 of 17 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “Canadians know full well” It asserts what all Canadians know in place of any source for the point being made.
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 “There are wars in Europe and in the Middle East.” There are ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East. search 2 “we are in the midst of intense trade negotiations.” Canada is currently involved in intense trade negotiations. search
