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? 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 and 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
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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