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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 82 / 100
Signal
63 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
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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 64% Anecdote 29% Greeting 7%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 5
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 66 words I rise to honor the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, for 100 years of service.1 Since its incorporation in 1926, Smithfield’s century of service has been distinguished by steadfast support and a proud local tradition.2 History records the fire company’s founders mortgaged their own properties to construct the first fire hall.3 Despite changing times, the community has remained the heart of this organization. Anecdote · 30 words Longtime member and fire company president, Jeffrey Shaffer, has noted that his father was the company’s second fire chief, 4 and his mother was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary.5 Anecdote Greeting · 7 words Congratulations to the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company. Greeting
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×2 Greeting
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 63
3 of 3 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Longtime member and fire company president, Jeffrey Shaffer, has noted that his father was the company’s second fire chief,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and his mother was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “Congratulations to the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company.” A greeting: 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 3 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 · 5
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 “the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, for 100 years of service” The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, has served for 100 years. search 2 “its incorporation in 1926” The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company was incorporated in 1926. search 3 “the fire company’s founders mortgaged their own properties to construct the first fire hall” The founders of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company mortgaged their own properties to build its first fire hall. search 4 “his father was the company’s second fire chief” Jeffrey Shaffer’s father was the second fire chief of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company. search 5 “his mother was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary” Jeffrey Shaffer’s mother was a charter member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary. search
