A useful diagnosis identifies where the defect resides. Unpleasant sound clusters within one word affect word-level eloquence; awkward transitions among several words affect the entire utterance.
RequirementWhat it examines
No word-sequence discordPronouncing the words together
No defective constructionSyntax and grammatical arrangement
No taʿqīdClear access to the intended meaning
Eloquent component wordsSoundness of each separate word
Two defects can occur in the same passage. The analyst should identify the actual reason for each deficiency, not simply attach a label.