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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity. Reasoning rests on 2 conclusions, too few to hold the grade down. Average 85 / 100
Signal
62 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
93 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
85 / 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 26% Reasoning 12% Positioning 33% The ask 29%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 20 words the Governor of the Bank of Canada was quite clear: He has raised interest rates because of increasing inflationary pressure.1 Reasoning · 9 words All experts agree that expansive fiscal policy accelerates inflation. Unearned certainty Positioning · 25 words In effect, the Governor of the Bank of Canada is hitting the brakes hard while the Minister of Finance continues to accelerate faster and faster. Positioning The ask · 22 words Will the minister commit to some fiscal restraint in the upcoming budget so that Canadians are not pushed over the inflationary cliff?
At a glance
Lost points for Unearned certainty Positioning
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Signal · 62
1 of 2 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 → “In effect, the Governor of the Bank of Canada is hitting the brakes hard while the Minister of Finance continues to accelerate faster and faster.” 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 · 93
0 of 2 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 · 2
Conclusion “In effect, the Governor of the Bank of Canada is hitting the brakes hard while the Minister of Finance continues to accelerate faster and faster.”
Because “He has raised interest rates because of increasing inflationary pressure.”
“All experts agree that expansive fiscal policy accelerates inflation.”
Conclusion “Will the minister commit to some fiscal restraint in the upcoming budget so that Canadians are not pushed over the inflationary cliff?”
Because “All experts agree that expansive fiscal policy accelerates inflation.”
Respect · 100
0 of 2 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 · 85
1 of 2 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 → “All experts agree” The speaker asserts a universal consensus among experts without providing specific names or citations.
Claims · 1
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 “He has raised interest rates because of increasing inflationary pressure” The Governor of the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates because of increasing inflationary pressure. search
