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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 76 / 100
Signal
53 / 100
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Relevance
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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.
Greeting 18% Claims 55% Anecdote 14% Thanks 7% Positioning 6%
Structure · 8 steps
Claims · 6
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 27 words I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Anita Crossfield, on being named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Award for Woman of the Year.1 Greeting Claims · 30 words This award recognizes individuals whose leadership and service have enhanced and preserved the quality of life in Fredericksburg. A native of Albania, Anita and her daughter fled wartime in 2004.2 Anecdote · 22 words Her story is similar to my own. Our families came to this greatest country in the world to pursue the American Dream. Anecdote Claims · 55 words Since then, she has earned a degree from Germanna Community College and established a successful business on Caroline Street.3 4 Anita’s Cafe and Dessert Bar has become a welcoming hub in the community.5 In addition to her business, Anita serves on the city’s Economic Development Authority and sits on the board of the Fredericksburg Area Museum.6 Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 11 words I thank Anita for all she has done to strengthen Fredericksburg. Thanks Positioning · 9 words Our community is grateful for all of her contributions. Positioning
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×2 Greeting Thanks Positioning
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Signal · 53
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 → “I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Anita Crossfield, on being named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Award for Woman of the Year.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Her story is similar to my own.” 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 → “Our families came to this greatest country in the world to pursue the American Dream.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank Anita for all she has done to strengthen Fredericksburg.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Our community is grateful for all of her contributions.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 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 · 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 “Anita Crossfield, on being named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Award for Woman of the Year” Anita Crossfield was named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Award for Woman of the Year. search 2 “A native of Albania, Anita and her daughter fled wartime in 2004” Anita Crossfield is a native of Albania and fled with her daughter in 2004. search 3 “she has earned a degree from Germanna Community College” Anita Crossfield earned a degree from Germanna Community College. search 4 “established a successful business on Caroline Street” Anita Crossfield established a business on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. search 5 “Anita’s Cafe and Dessert Bar has become a welcoming hub in the community” A business called Anita’s Cafe and Dessert Bar operates in the Fredericksburg community. search 6 “Anita serves on the city’s Economic Development Authority and sits on the board of the Fredericksburg Area Museum” Anita Crossfield serves on Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority and on the board of the Fredericksburg Area Museum. search
