Question

Why does the author of the editorial include statements made by the BP oil executives? A to show the contrast between the evidence and the company’s official position B to emphasize that the oil company executives are truthful but unimaginative C to explain why BP’s actions were understandable D to defend the company’s actions both before and after the deep water oil spill

Answer 1

A to show the contrast between the evidence and the company's official position

Step-by-step explanation:

The author of the editorial included statements made by the BP oil executives to show the contrast between the evidence and the company's official position.

The BP executives made statements about the company's official position while giving sufficient evidence to back up their claims.