"(Of aspeech act) producing an effect upon the listener, as persuading, frightening,amusing, or causing the listener to act" In the thick of it, Simon's perlocutionary act Of sheer ignorance, Somehow managed to Convince his boss, Murry, That luminescent raincoats Would make them billions.
"(Of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary" Jim, spoke to his mates with a form of colloquial language only associated with men who wear wife-basher singlets, football shorts and bucket hats. Whilst to strangers, Jim was a simple man who responded with single syllabic words or neanderthalic grunts.
"Hypnotise; petrify; stupify" She may not have had snakes for hair, But her gaze could gorgonize a man. She'd prowl the streets, bars, and clubs In search for tasty, young meat; Something she could sink her teeth into. Her venomous lips would seduce, Promising a world of pleasure, Convincing her prey to come back to her … Continue reading Gorgonize – Verb
"The boundary line of a figure, area,or object" Richard paced the circumference of the living room. He'd already bitten his fingernails down to the quick, Petrified of how Trish would react, And now his shirt was wet with worry. They'd been dating for five years, Living under the same roof for two of those; Yet, … Continue reading Circumference – Noun
"Giving or serving as a warning" [(In church use) a letter of admonition from the Pope or a bishop - Noun] It wasn't like she'd killed anybody, So why was her mother giving her a subtle look of judgement, That monitory side glance. She'd been served a grounding already, Not to mention she was getting … Continue reading Monitory – Adjective
"A moment of intense excitement" It was now or never. The frisson of anticipation, too much to bare. Molly was leaning in, Her lips, slick with gloss, Her eyes closed. He had to do this, They were dating after all, And half of the playground Was eagerly watching. He took a breath, And leant in. … Continue reading Frisson – Noun
Chapter 1 “The pros of power” 2008 Her hands race up the seams of the inner thigh of my jeans as she straddles my lap anxiously. My fingers play with the small plastic buttons of her dress as I let my mouth find hers, the music of the party plays in the background as … Continue reading Two Brothers – Chapter 1: The pros of power.
Prologue 1994 ‘Blimey! He’s not even thirteen and the wee one, only three. Poor little buggers, witnessing all that violence. Too young, too young,’ Nancy Frageist gossiped to her colleague, completely unaware that the two huddling boys could hear every single word that passed from between her snaggled teeth. Nancy looked over at the boys … Continue reading Two Brothers – Prologue
"Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity" Everything; The table, The couch, The wallpaper, Her hands, Her mind, Her soul. Everything Had become Crystalline clear... Dogs do bark in different languages! Giff's are just Silent films reborn. Two people can never Attend eachothers Funerals. She sank Further back, Into the … Continue reading Crystalline – Adjective
"Deserving reward or praise" When Mark told them, About his most meritorious feet, They cheered. 'This legendary battle is worthy of a drink!' One friend had said, Slapping a happy hand to Mark's back. In response, Mark's lips quirked up into a Victorious grin. 'I bet she loved every minute of it,' Another one said, … Continue reading Meritorious – Adjective
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