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Statement grade
Not graded: fewer than 4 clauses beyond the address. The scores are shown; a grade would say little. Not graded
Signal
45 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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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 30% Thanks 24% Claims 45%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Greeting · 10 words I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Greeting Thanks · 8 words Harshbarger), who has worked tirelessly on this legislation. Thanks Claims · 15 words It is appropriate today she represents the community from which Ms. Dolly Parton was born.1
At a glance
Lost points for Greeting Thanks
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Signal · 45
2 of 2 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 yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Harshbarger), who has worked tirelessly on this legislation.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 2 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Nothing lost points.
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 2 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 · 1
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 “Ms. Dolly Parton was born” Dolly Parton was born in the Tennessee community represented by Mrs. Harshbarger. search
