Inverted vs Natural Order of Sentence BY TYNISHA

Inverted vs. Natural Order of Sentence BY: TYNISHA ALSTON AND CAMILLE HOLLINGER

Authors Purpose? So, what is the author purpose behind the arrangement of sentences in his/her work?

Answer! The main attribute of differentiating certain phrases and complex/ compound sentences is to make the writing more interesting. It keeps the reader on their toes wanting more every word they read.

What is Natural Sentence order? Natural sentence order states that the subject comes before the predicate. For example: Julie has designed the banner for the party.

What is Inverted Sentence Order? Inverted sentence order states that either all or part of the predicate comes before the subject. For example: We really love noodles. Through the air fly the eagles.

Ways to remember “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land the ship. ” I started you off…see how many more you can find.

Quick Lesson More Examples: The seagulls fly through the air. Natural Through the air the seagulls fly. Inverted Through the air fly the seagulls. Inverted

What the AP test evaluators look for… Wide-ranging vocabulary used with denotative accuracy and connotative resourcefulness A variety of sentence structures, including appropriate use of subordinate and coordinate constructions A logical organization, enhanced by specific techniques of coherence such as repetition, transitions, and emphasis A balance of generalization with specific illustrative detail An effective use of rhetoric, including controlling tone, maintaining a consistent voice, and achieving emphasis through parallelism and antithesis