Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Amazing Locutions in the English Literature

Locution is a style or fashion  of expressing a language in connection with individual or group of people. The following beautiful, marvellous, enthralling verbal quotes are picked from novels, movies and other varied sources. 

  1. Elaborate strategies have been worked out to achieve this end.
  2. He was making progress, albeit rather slowly.
  3. They hoped to conjure up the spirit of their dead friend.
  4. His chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind.
  5. At any moment the tension inside you was liable to translate itself into some visible symptom.
  6. She dumped her brown tool-bag on the floor and flung herself into his arms.
  7. The Greek god Zeus was famous for unleashing lightning bolts on mortals.
  8. The Norse god Thor had a magic hammer, Mjolnir, which could fire bolts of lightning.
  9. Crowdfunding has been a nascent trend in the country and has been taking toddler steps in the past few years with ascending popularity day by day.
  10. You need to get rid of any negativity that stems from a feeling of inadequacy.
  11. The sound of my own blood gushing from the stump of my neck?
  12. He was a misogynist and refused to employ women at his firm.
  13. The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice.
  14. Rebel factions such as the Revolutionary United Front frequently terrorize the countryside, intimidating Mende locals and enslaving many to harvest diamonds.
  15. The fifteen people arrested were still in police detention (Incarceration/ imprisonment).
  16.  Lecter attacks and almost disembowels Graham, before Graham impales him with several arrows then empties his handgun into him.
  17. Hartigan will be framed for his crimes, although he refuses to confess. 
  18. In times of tyranny and injustice when law oppresses the people, the outlaw takes his place in history.
  19. While rehearsing his concession (a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands, Compromise) speech, David meets Elise Sellas. They share a passionate kiss, though he does not get her name.
  20. David delivers an unusually candid (outspoken, frank) speech that is well-received, making him a favorite for the senator race.


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