Which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.

How does the tone reflect the meaning in this sentence?

The sincere tone shows that the narrator understands the difficulties of life.
The melancholy tone implies Della is unhappy with her life.
The neutral tone downplays the drama of Della’s predicament.
The dismal tone suggests that the story will end tragically.

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The wistful tone conveys a sense of longing for a better life.