Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to a non-human entity. In this sentence "time is a friend to the old lady," time is personified as having the qualities of friendship and companionship toward the old lady.
In Norse mythology, the personification of old age is known as Elli. She is depicted as an elderly woman who defeats Thor, the god of thunder, in a wrestling match to show that no one can escape the effects of old age. Elli is often associated with the inevitability of time and the idea that even the mighty gods are subject to its effects.
"Father Time" is a personification of time representing the passage of time and the aging process. The phrase is often used to symbolize the concept of time as an eternal force that affects all aspects of life.
Example sentence - His four children entered adulthood as immature and selfish snits.
After years of hard work, John decided to retire and spend more time with his family.
Whilst Eva was still explaining her plan to Frau Gertrude, she herself perceived that she had taken no account of time.
The lady was sympathetic when she saw the sick child.
Chronos is the personification of time in Greek mythology.
The ancient tree sighed in resignation as its branches slowly collapsed under the weight of time and neglect.
Personification.
The choir lady could sing sopranos for a long time.
The next time I smoked dope was in a friend's garage.
As the train quickly approached, the man grabbed the lady from the railroad tracks, just in the nick of time.
This sentence is in the active voice. The subject "you" is performing the action of spending time with a close friend.
a true gentlemen would give a slight bow introduce himself or have a mutual friend introduce him then if the lady gives you her hand kiss it.
Is this 'lady friend' your girlfriend? If so, then she should be with you. If she is just a friend, let her spend time with her family, and if you asked if you could come and she said it rudely "no", then she is rude. Pay attention to how she responds when she answers if you can come along or not.
My best friend and I love to hang out together.
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