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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity is 67. The grade is held to 42, 30 above Relevance. 42 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
88 / 100
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Relevance
12 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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The question 88% Positioning 12%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, The question · 69 words I would again respond to the chairman by asking: When will we have a single classified briefing, a single hearing in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on this war? Is the chairman prepared to say that we will have that hearing on this war? Why are we so afraid of having a public hearing on the issue of whether or not we should be at war in Iran? Positioning · 9 words Where is the chairman’s commitment to the American people? Positioning Off point
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Lost points for Off point ×4 Positioning
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Signal · 88
1 of 5 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 → “Where is the chairman’s commitment to the American people?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 12
4 of 5 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 bill under debate.
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 → “When will we have a single classified briefing, a single hearing in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on this war?” Asks when a classified briefing or committee hearing will occur rather than addressing the resolution to remove forces from hostilities with Iran.
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 → “Is the chairman prepared to say that we will have that hearing on this war?” Presses the chairman to commit to a hearing instead of speaking to the merits of the resolution under debate.
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 → “Why are we so afraid of having a public hearing on the issue of whether or not we should be at war in Iran?” Questions the absence of a public hearing on the war rather than arguing for or against the resolution itself.
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 → “Where is the chairman’s commitment to the American people?” Challenges the chairman’s commitment to the American people, a point directed at another member rather than the resolution.
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 · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
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.
Clarity · 100
0 of 5 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.
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Claims · 0
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