What is most likely the author’s reason for mentioning the state of the union in the first line of the address? 1st line: ladies and gentlemen, i’d planned to speak to you tonight to report on the state of the union, but the events of earlier today have led me to change those plans. question 5 options:
a) to make it clear that he just came up with these remarks on the spot
b) to tie in the challenger explosion with the rest of his planned remarks for the state of the union
c) to emphasize the historic nature of the tragedy that occurred
d) to vent his frustration at the change of plans