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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 80 / 100
Signal
59 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
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Greeting 13% Claims 61% Thanks 26%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 6
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 15 words I rise today to honor the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department for 100 years of service.1 Greeting Claims · 70 words Founded in 1926, the volunteer fire department has evolved into a professionally trained emergency response team that averages more than 300 calls per year.2 3 In addition to its responsibilities within the borough, the fire department also provides mutual aid to several companies throughout Blair and Huntingdon Counties.4 The fire department proudly notes that 16 of its members are lifetime members who have served the department for 25 years or longer.5 Thanks · 30 words On behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Fire Chief Travis Prough and all members of the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department on 100 years of distinguished service.6 Thanks
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Signal · 59
2 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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “I rise today to honor the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department for 100 years of service.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “On behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Fire Chief Travis Prough and all members of the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department on 100 years of distinguished service.” 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 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.
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Claims · 6
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 “100 years of service” The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department has reached 100 years of service. search 2 “Founded in 1926” The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1926. search 3 “averages more than 300 calls per year” The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department averages more than 300 emergency calls per year. search 4 “provides mutual aid to several companies throughout Blair and Huntingdon Counties” The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department provides mutual aid to fire companies in Blair and Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania. search 5 “16 of its members are lifetime members who have served the department for 25 years or longer” 16 members of the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department have each served 25 years or longer as lifetime members. search 6 “Fire Chief Travis Prough” Travis Prough is the Fire Chief of the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department. search
