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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity is 61. The grade is held to 52, 30 above Signal. 52 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
22 / 100
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Relevance
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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.
Greeting 13% Thanks 25% Claims 23% Procedure 22% Anecdote 18%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 19 words I rise today in honor of a friend, Jefferson Holland, poet laureate of Annapolis and a modern-day Chesapeake troubadour.1 Greeting Thanks · 35 words Anyone fortunate enough to know Jeff knows that he is a pillar of our community who has dedicated his life to capturing and sharing the essence of the Chesapeake Bay through song, story, and poetry. Thanks Claims · 32 words Leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Jeff spearheaded Poets Afloat, a unique celebration featuring original poetry by locals, inspired by the rich history, characters, 2 and spirit of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 31 words I will leave you with Jeff’s own words that capture Annapolis’ role in Nation’s history--words I couldn’t put to paper but words I hope this entire Chamber can take to heart: Procedure Anecdote · 25 words Let Annapolis show the world how democracy is done with justice, not with vengeance; with the truth, not outright lies; with good sense and consensus. Anecdote
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×3 Thanks ×2 Greeting Procedure 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 · 22
7 of 7 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 in honor of a friend, Jefferson Holland, poet laureate of Annapolis and a modern-day Chesapeake troubadour.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Anyone fortunate enough to know Jeff knows that he is a pillar of our community who has dedicated his life to capturing and sharing the essence of the Chesapeake Bay through song, story,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and poetry.” 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 will leave you with Jeff’s own words that capture Annapolis’ role in Nation’s history--words I couldn’t put to paper but words I hope this entire Chamber can take to heart:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Let Annapolis show the world how democracy is done with justice, not with vengeance;” 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 → “with the truth, not outright lies;” 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 → “with good sense and consensus.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not 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.
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 7 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 · 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 “poet laureate of Annapolis” Jefferson Holland is the poet laureate of Annapolis. search 2 “Leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Jeff spearheaded Poets Afloat” Jefferson Holland spearheaded Poets Afloat, a poetry celebration, leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. search
