The statements that describe the speaker's purpose for delivering the speech include:
- C. To take blame for the incorrect actions he was guilty of
- D. To clear up misconceptions about what happened that night
- E. To praise the actions of the first responders on the scene.
It should be noted that the information is incomplete. Despite that, the options given can be used as a guide to select the answer. It can be noted that the writer wasn't trying to blame others but rather, he took the blame for the incorrect actions he was guilty of.
It should also be noted that this could be a way to clear up misconceptions about what happened the night of the accident. Some people may think the person was under the influence of alcohol. It was also a means to praise the actions of the first responders on the scene.
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