explanations.json

{
  "1": {
    "explanation": "This stanza reflects on a photograph of the poet's mother as a child, capturing a moment of innocence and joy. It introduces the theme of time and transience.",
    "devices": ["Imagery", "Alliteration"]
  },
  "2": {
    "explanation": "The poet recalls how her mother used to laugh at the photograph, showing how memories become precious after a loss. It explores the contrast between past and present.",
    "devices": ["Contrast", "Enjambment"]
  },
  "3": {
    "explanation": "This stanza expresses deep grief. The poet reflects on her mother's death and how silence becomes the only response to sorrow.",
    "devices": ["Oxymoron", "Metaphor"]
  },
  "poet": "Shirley Toulson was an English poet known for her reflective and emotional writing. 'A Photograph' is one of her best-known poems, exploring memory, loss, and the passage of time."
}