How does the author's use of short sentences affect the tone of the excerpt? 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.

0 It contributes to a regretful tone.
0 It contributes to a sentimental tone.
0 It contributes to a relieved tone.
0 It contributes to a sarcastic tone.​