Question

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”?

Answer 1

what are the options

Answer 2

The word helps create a mood of encroaching dread.
The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it.
The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone.
The word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem.

Answer 3

the last one the word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem