Read the third stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."

The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls
Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;
The day returns, but nevermore
Returns the traveller to the shore,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the word “nevermore”?
A)The word helps create a mood of encroaching dread.
B)The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it.
C)The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone.
D)The word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem.

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Read the third stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."

The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls
Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;
The day returns, but nevermore
Returns the traveller to the shore,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the word “nevermore”?
A)The word helps create a mood of encroaching dread.
B)The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it.
C)The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone.
D)The word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem.

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