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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 59. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
35 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 62% Claims 38%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 19 words I know the people of Lévis—Lotbinière would like their member of Parliament to vote with a voice that loud. Positioning Claims · 30 words Unfortunately, when it came time to vote for the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, we did not hear the loud voice of the member for Lévis—Lotbinière. He voted against it.1 Positioning · 29 words I know people in Lévis—Lotbinière, and some of them are very dear to me. They would like their MP to stand up in the House and defend their interests. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×6 Positioning ×4 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 · 35
4 of 10 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 → “I know the people of Lévis—Lotbinière would like their member of Parliament to vote with a voice that loud.” 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 → “I know people in Lévis—Lotbinière,” 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 some of them are very dear to me.” 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 → “They would like their MP to stand up in the House and defend their interests.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
6 of 10 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.
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 know the people of Lévis—Lotbinière would like their member of Parliament to vote with a voice that loud.” A remark about the member’s speaking volume, not the promise 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 → “Unfortunately, when it came time to vote for the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, we did not hear the loud voice of the member for Lévis—Lotbinière.” About the member’s past vote rather than whether the government kept its promise.
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 → “He voted against it.” Cites the member’s vote against a benefit, not the government’s own promise or food bank use.
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 know people in Lévis—Lotbinière,” Personal remarks about the member’s constituents, not the promise 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 → “and some of them are very dear to me.” A personal aside about knowing constituents, not the question.
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 → “They would like their MP to stand up in the House and defend their interests.” A call for the member to defend constituents, not an answer on the promise or food bank use.
Reasoning · no score
No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Conclusions found · 0
None: nothing is concluded.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 10 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
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1 “He voted against it.” The member for Lévis—Lotbinière voted against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. search
