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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 78. The grade is held to 54, 30 above Relevance. 54 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
88 / 100
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Relevance
24 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 92% Anecdote 8%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 3
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 141 words Acadian civil society had been calling for this for a long time, so I am very pleased that we not only doubled the funding for National Acadian Day, 1 but also made it permanent.2 This funding enables our local Acadian communities to celebrate our Acadian identity in a big way. Partly on point August 15 is an important day for us, and it is integral to our identity as Acadians. It is when we come together as a community and express our pride. We hold tintamarres, make music and participate in a wide range of family activities. Off point This funding gives our communities the means to celebrate on a grand scale. It also helps us organize and fund the big August 15 concert, Partly on point which was held in my colleague’s riding this year and will take place in Campbellton, in my riding, in the summer of 2027.3 Anecdote · 13 words I am really looking forward to taking part in that event next summer. Anecdote Off point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×6 Off point ×6 Anecdote Off topic None of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
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Signal · 88
1 of 13 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 am really looking forward to taking part in that event next summer.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 24
12 of 13 deductions are Relevance
The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.
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 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 → “Acadian civil society had been calling for this for a long time,” About the history of funding calls for National Acadian Day, touching cultural funding but not the motion’s measures.
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 → “so I am very pleased that we not only doubled the funding for National Acadian Day,” About doubling National Acadian Day funding, a different cultural program from the streaming levies and interim payment in the motion.
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 → “but also made it permanent.” About making that same funding permanent, not the motion’s proposals.
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 → “This funding enables our local Acadian communities to celebrate our Acadian identity in a big way.” About the funding’s benefit to Acadian communities, touching culture spending but not what the motion calls for.
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 → “August 15 is an important day for us,” About the significance of August 15, not the motion’s subject.
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 it is integral to our identity as Acadians.” About Acadian identity generally, not the motion’s measures.
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 → “It is when we come together as a community and express our pride.” About community celebration and pride, not the motion’s subject.
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 hold tintamarres, make music and participate in a wide range of family activities.” About festival activities such as tintamarres, not the motion’s subject.
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 → “This funding gives our communities the means to celebrate on a grand scale.” About the funding’s effect on celebrations, touching culture funding but not the motion’s proposals.
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 → “It also helps us organize and fund the big August 15 concert,” About funding for a concert, touching cultural spending but not the motion’s measures.
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 → “which was held in my colleague’s riding this year and will take place in Campbellton, in my riding, in the summer of 2027.” About the concert’s location and schedule, not the motion’s subject.
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 → “I am really looking forward to taking part in that event next summer.” A personal remark about attending the event, not the motion’s subject.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 13 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 · 3
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 “doubled the funding for National Acadian Day” The government doubled the funding allocated for National Acadian Day. search 2 “made it permanent” The government made the funding for National Acadian Day permanent. search 3 “was held in my colleague’s riding this year and will take place in Campbellton, in my riding, in the summer of 2027” A big August 15 concert was held in a colleague’s riding this year and is scheduled to take place in Campbellton in the summer of 2027. search
