Read this line from stanza 4 of the poem. "this mad sea shows his teeth to-night." how does the poet's use of the word teeth affect the poem? it emphasizes the cold ocean waves breaking over the ship, giving the poem a miserable tone. it suggests that the ship is being tossed about in turbulent seas and gives the poem a threatening tone. it suggests that the night is stormy and gives the poem an uneasy tone. it emphasizes that the mate is steering the ship in rough seas, giving the poem a confident tone.