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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. Average 91 / 100
Signal
77 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Thanks 8% Claims 46% Positioning 10% Reasoning 24% The ask 11%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 12 words as Remembrance Day approaches, we honour those who sacrifice for our freedom. Thanks Claims · 67 words In the trenches, countless soldiers find hope and courage through their faith in God, yet the Liberal government has directed military chaplains to exclude references to God from prayers at public ceremonies.1 Faith in God has been a cornerstone of our country since Confederation, with roots in much older traditions. Our charter recognizes the supremacy of God.2 Our anthem declares, “God keep our land glorious and free”.3 Positioning · 15 words How can we sing those words, yet bar chaplains from invoking God at our ceremonies? Positioning Reasoning · 35 words Prayers comfort those who serve and those families who grieve. We must respect people of every faith and those of none. No one should be forced to pray, but there must be room for prayer. The ask · 16 words The Liberal government should respect the gratitude to God expressed by so many veterans and reverse—
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×2 Thanks
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Signal · 77
3 of 3 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “as Remembrance Day approaches, we honour those who sacrifice for our freedom.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “How can we sing those words,” 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 → “yet bar chaplains from invoking God at our ceremonies?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 3 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Nothing lost points.
Conclusions found · 1
Conclusion “The Liberal government should respect the gratitude to God expressed by so many veterans and reverse—”
Because “yet the Liberal government has directed military chaplains to exclude references to God from prayers at public ceremonies.”
“Prayers comfort those who serve and those families who grieve.”
Respect · 100
0 of 3 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 3 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 “directed military chaplains to exclude references to God from prayers at public ceremonies” The Liberal government has directed Canadian military chaplains to exclude references to God from prayers at public ceremonies. search 2 “Our charter recognizes the supremacy of God” The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes the supremacy of God. search 3 “God keep our land glorious and free” Canada’s national anthem includes the words ‘God keep our land glorious and free’. search
