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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 70 / 100
Signal
40 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
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Greeting 32% Positioning 7% Claims 30% Thanks 18% The ask 11%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 56 words it is with a heavy heart that I rise to honor the life and the career of Don Detwiler, who passed away in Blair County.1 Our community mourns the loss of a business leader, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On a personal level, I knew Don as a neighbor, a patient of mine, and a friend. Greeting Positioning · 13 words Each life that he touched grew stronger and brighter because of Don Detwiler. Positioning Claims · 43 words From a young age, Don worked in the family business, New Enterprise Stone & Lime.2 He retired from the company in 2020 as president and CEO and continued to serve as a consultant.3 Don held leadership positions in numerous professional and community organizations. Thanks · 32 words In his very distinct, quiet way, he created a distinguished legacy. As we pause to remember his immeasurable impact, we also keep in mind his wonderful wife, Judy, and his entire family. Thanks The ask · 20 words Please join me in honoring the life of Don Detwiler, who was truly one of Blair County’s most esteemed figures. Claims · 10 words Honoring Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department on 100 Years of Service4
At a glance
Lost points for Greeting ×5 Thanks ×3 Positioning 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 · 40
9 of 9 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 → “it is with a heavy heart that I rise to honor the life and the career of Don Detwiler, who passed away in Blair County.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “Our community mourns the loss of a business leader, husband, father, grandfather,” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “and great-grandfather.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “On a personal level, I knew Don as a neighbor, a patient of mine,” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “and a friend.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Each life that he touched grew stronger and brighter because of Don Detwiler.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “In his very distinct, quiet way, he created a distinguished legacy.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “As we pause to remember his immeasurable impact, we also keep in mind his wonderful wife, Judy,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and his entire family.” 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.
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 9 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 “Don Detwiler, who passed away in Blair County” Don Detwiler passed away in Blair County. search 2 “Don worked in the family business, New Enterprise Stone & Lime” Don Detwiler worked in his family’s business, New Enterprise Stone & Lime. search 3 “He retired from the company in 2020 as president and CEO and continued to serve as a consultant” Don Detwiler retired from New Enterprise Stone & Lime in 2020 as president and CEO and continued to serve as a consultant. search 4 “Honoring Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department on 100 Years of Service” The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department has reached 100 years of service. search
