Question

What does the word 'cardboard' denote in the poem? Why has this word
been used?​

Answer 1

Answer:

which poem??

Explanation:

You should explain which poem you are talking about

Answer 2

Explanation:

In the poem, the word 'cardboard' stands for the frame that supports and borders the photograph. The photograph shows the poet's mother as a twelve year old girl with two of her cousins, Betty and Dolly. The word 'cardboard' has been used to depict that the photograph is many years old.