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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning and Clarity. Reasoning rests on 2 conclusions, too few to hold the grade down. Average 68 / 100
Signal
55 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
77 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
72 / 100
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Claims 36% Anecdote 27% Positioning 17% The ask 20%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 words President Trump announced that he promises to send $5,000 to every American adult if his party is kept in power after the midterm elections.1 Anecdote · 37 words At home in New York, I have been asked by constituents about these checks, not because they want to use it for vacation that they may have been wanting to take or to buy a new car. Anecdote Claims · 26 words Rather, they are trying to put food on the table in the face of rising grocery prices and gas in their tanks as fuel prices soar.2 Positioning · 23 words Instead of finding ways to practically help Americans afford their basic expenses, the President would rather try to bribe voters to keep power. Positioning False choice The ask · 27 words I implore my colleagues to come together to condemn a false promise from the President and work to find real solutions to help lower costs for Americans. Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote Positioning False choice Vague promise
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Signal · 55
2 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “At home in New York, I have been asked by constituents about these checks, not because they want to use it for vacation that they may have been wanting to take or to buy a new car.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Instead of finding ways to practically help Americans afford their basic expenses, the President would rather try to bribe voters to keep power.” 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 · 77
1 of 4 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
False choice Two options presented as if they were the only ones. What the tags mean → “Instead of finding ways to practically help Americans afford their basic expenses, the President would rather try to bribe voters to keep power.” c4 shows real cost pressures and c2 a proposed payment, but presenting the payment as instead of practical help assumes the two cannot coexist.
Conclusions found · 2
Conclusion “Instead of finding ways to practically help Americans afford their basic expenses, the President would rather try to bribe voters to keep power.”
Because “President Trump announced that he promises to send $5,000 to every American adult if his party is kept in power after the midterm elections.”
“Rather, they are trying to put food on the table in the face of rising grocery prices and gas in their tanks as fuel prices soar.”
Conclusion “I implore my colleagues to come together to condemn a false promise from the President and work to find real solutions to help lower costs for Americans.”
Because “Rather, they are trying to put food on the table in the face of rising grocery prices and gas in their tanks as fuel prices soar.”
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 · 72
1 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “work to find real solutions to help lower costs” No actor, date, measure, or success condition is given for lowering costs.
Claims · 2
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1 “President Trump announced that he promises to send $5,000 to every American adult” President Trump announced a promise to send $5,000 payments to every American adult if his party keeps power after the midterm elections. search 2 “fuel prices soar” US fuel prices have been rising sharply. search
