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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity is 66. The grade is held to 62, 30 above Signal. 62 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
32 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 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.
Greeting 13% Positioning 50% Claims 18% The ask 15% Thanks 4%
Structure · 8 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 15 words today, I rise to celebrate Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva’s 12-year career in the California State Assembly.1 2 Greeting Positioning · 29 words Throughout her time representing north Orange County, she has led with vigor and determination and has set the standard for what it means to truly be a public servant. Positioning Claims · 21 words She supported our veterans, expanded affordable housing options, and secured millions of dollars for our working families here in Orange County.3 Positioning · 30 words As she marks the close of a 12-year career in the California Legislature, Sharon will be leaving a legacy of hard work, partnership, 4 and accomplishment that have strengthened our communities. Positioning Mr. Speaker, The ask · 17 words I ask my colleagues today to join me in honoring Sharon Quirk-Silva’s lasting impact on our communities. Thanks · 5 words I thank Madam Quirk- Lady. Thanks
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×3 Greeting Thanks 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 · 32
5 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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “today, I rise to celebrate Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva’s 12-year career in the California State Assembly.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Throughout her time representing north Orange County, she has led with vigor and determination and has set the standard for what it means to truly be a public servant.” 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 → “As she marks the close of a 12-year career in the California Legislature, Sharon will be leaving a legacy of hard work, partnership,” 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 accomplishment that have strengthened our communities.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank Madam Quirk- Lady.” Thanks: 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.
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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 4
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 “Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva’s 12-year career in the California State Assembly” search 2 “today, I rise to celebrate Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva’s 12-year career in the California State Assembly.” search 3 “secured millions of dollars for our working families here in Orange County” search 4 “the close of a 12-year career in the California Legislature” search
