Read the excerpt from "Surrendering" by Ocean Vuong.
After a few days, the poem appeared as gray graphite
words. The paper a white flag. I had surrendered, had
written.
How does the author's use of short sentences affect the
tone of the excerpt?
O It contributes to a regretful tone.
O It contributes to a sentimental tone.
O It contributes to a relieved tone.
O It contributes to a sarcastic tone.