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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 61 / 100
Signal
38 / 100
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Relevance
49 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
57 / 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 40% Anecdote 60%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 29 words of course, we recognize that diesel prices are affecting farmers across the country and around the world. Unfortunately, that is the reality that has been caused by geopolitical developments. Unearned certainty Anecdote · 43 words I mentioned my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers from countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada.1 2 They, too, must contend not only with costs but also with supply— Anecdote Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Anecdote ×2 Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. 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 · 38
2 of 7 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I mentioned my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers from countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “They, too, must contend not only with costs but also with supply—” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 49
4 of 7 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 → “of course, we recognize that diesel prices are affecting farmers across the country and around the world.” Acknowledges that diesel prices affect farmers but does not speak to the impact on the growing season 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 → “Unfortunately, that is the reality that has been caused by geopolitical developments.” Attributes the price problem to geopolitics without addressing what it means for the growing season.
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 → “I mentioned my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers from countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada.” Recounts a trip to Ireland and European ministers, touching the fuel-cost issue only through other countries’ situations.
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 → “They, too, must contend not only with costs but also with supply—” Continues about Europe’s costs and supply, not the impact on the questioner’s farming community.
Respect · 100
0 of 7 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 · 57
1 of 7 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 → “that is the reality” Asserts a causal claim as ‘the reality’ without offering a source or support.
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 “my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers” Claude Guay made a trip to Ireland with European energy ministers. search 2 “countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada” The GDP share of agriculture in the countries whose energy ministers Guay met is as large as agriculture’s share of Canada’s GDP. search
