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? 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.

Explanation:

"Nevermore" implies finality. It emphasizes that the traveller will not return, giving more weight and meaning to the events and descriptions that came before it in the poem.

Answer:

The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it.