I don't understand this

[ioni999]

Hi Teacher

I don understand this sentence : " An Eloquent gesture sent notes " . Can any Teacher enlighten me ?

Regards,

[Bennevis]

Without context, there's little we can do for you. Are you really a native speaker, at all?

[ioni999]

Hi

I found this sentence in my book. English is my second Language .

The guest lecturer nervously approached the microphone.Pausing for a moment after clearing his throat, he then began to speak .An eloquent gesture sent his notes flying.v

[Bennevis]

Yes, the word "flying" does make a difference here.

An eloquent gesture sent his notes flying.

It looks like the pieces of paper his speech was written on went flying in the air as he made a gesture. Or is there some figurative meaning?

[ioni999]

Hey Thanks for your reply.