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Latest post Tue, Apr 29 2008 12:43 PM by Clive. 1 replies.
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Angliholic  +  507018 Tue, 29 Apr 08 12:07 PM

Just as picturesque and romantic as the scenery of Chiuffen is the story behind it.

 

Hi,

I presume the above is a reverted sentence, but why is it qualified to be reverted and what is the purpose of this reversion? Thanks.

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Clive  +  507034 Tue, 29 Apr 08 12:43 PM
Hi,

Just as picturesque and romantic as the scenery of Chiuffen is the story behind it.

I presume the above is a reverted sentence, but why is it qualified to be reverted and what is the purpose of this reversion?

I believe you mean 'inverted'. This is often done to add emphasis to the part that is placed at the front. It also adds some style to the sentence.

I would now expect the writer to tell the story of Chiuffen, immediately after he has mentioned that there is such a story. 

Best wishes, Clive

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