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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity is 68. The grade is held to 66, 30 above Signal. 66 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
36 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
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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.
Thanks 46% Claims 37% Procedure 18%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 26 words I thank Congressman Russell Fry from the Seventh District.1 Indeed, 2 Timothy is a proper reference from the Bible of a person whom we so admire. Thanks Claims · 21 words We are so fortunate to be joined this evening by the Congresswoman from the Third District of South Carolina, Sheri Biggs.2 Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 10 words I yield to the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Mrs. Biggs). Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×2 Procedure ×2 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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What the tags mean →
Signal · 36
4 of 4 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank Congressman Russell Fry from the Seventh District.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Indeed, 2 Timothy is a proper reference from the Bible of a person whom we so admire.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I yield to the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Mrs.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “Biggs).” Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 4 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 · 2
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 “I thank Congressman Russell Fry from the Seventh District.” Joe Wilson thanked Congressman Russell Fry, who represents South Carolina’s Seventh District. search 2 “the Congresswoman from the Third District of South Carolina, Sheri Biggs” Sheri Biggs is the Congresswoman representing South Carolina’s Third District. search
