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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?
It contributes to a regretful tone.
It contributes to a sentimental tone.
It contributes to a relieved tone.
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It contributes to a relieved tone.
The short, clipped sentences emphasize finality and release — “The paper a white flag. I had surrendered, had written.” — making surrender feel like acceptance and relief rather than lingering regret or overt sentimentality.
The short, clipped sentences emphasize finality and release — “The paper a white flag. I had surrendered, had written.” — making surrender feel like acceptance and relief rather than lingering regret or overt sentimentality.
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