How does the connotative meaning of the word “Nevermore” change over the course of this section of the poem?

The correct answer is:

C. The connotative meaning changes from neutral to negative.

In Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," the repeated word "Nevermore" evolves in meaning throughout the poem. Initially, it may have a more neutral tone, especially in the context of the raven responding to the narrator's queries. However, as the poem progresses, "Nevermore" becomes increasingly associated with despair and hopelessness, ultimately taking on a more negative connotation as it signifies the irrevocable loss and absence of hope in the narrator's life.