Which statement best describes how the author’s use of syntax contributes to the tone of this excerpt?
The author uses repetition to emphasize an event that occurred and to create a bitter tone.
The author uses longer sentence construction to slow the pace of the reader and to create a remorseful tone.
The author uses parallelism to help the reader understand a life-changing moment and to create a wretched tone.
The author uses various punctuation marks to indicate pauses and to create a passionate tone.
