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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Respect and Clarity. Average 84 / 100
Signal
84 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
69 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 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.
Procedure 11% Claims 80% The question 8%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 2 words I apologize, Procedure Claims · 85 words but I believe the minister got her talking points mixed up, because that had nothing to do with the question I asked. The Prime Minister looked at Canadians and said that he was going to lead by example and his government was going to buy Canadian.1 Instead, he has increased, in the time he has been Prime Minister, the number of government contracts going to American companies from one-fifth to one-third.2 Perhaps it is because 90% of his investments are wrapped up in American corporations.3 Motive imputed Procedure · 10 words Here is a very easy question for the Prime Minister: Procedure The question · 9 words What is up, his elbows or his stock portfolio? Mockery
At a glance
Lost points for Procedure ×2 Motive imputed Mockery Personal attack This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “What is up, his elbows or his stock portfolio?”.
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Signal · 84
2 of 4 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I apologize,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “Here is a very easy question for the Prime Minister:” Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 · 69
2 of 4 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.
Motive imputed Claiming to know a person’s bad motives. What the tags mean → “Perhaps it is because 90% of his investments are wrapped up in American corporations” It attributes a hidden personal financial motive to the Prime Minister to explain his conduct.
Mockery Mocking a person instead of answering their argument. What the tags mean → “What is up, his elbows or his stock portfolio?” The sarcastic jab ridicules the Prime Minister himself over his personal finances rather than any decision or record.
Clarity · 100
0 of 4 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.
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Claims · 3
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1 “said that he was going to lead by example and his government was going to buy Canadian” The Prime Minister said he would lead by example and his government would buy Canadian. search 2 “Instead, he has increased, in the time he has been Prime Minister, the number of government contracts going to American companies from one-fifth to one-third.” Since becoming Prime Minister, the share of government contracts going to American companies has increased from one-fifth to one-third. search 3 “90% of his investments are wrapped up in American corporations” 90% of the Prime Minister’s investments are in American corporations. search
