FSP-FRONTING
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FRONTING
(Quirk, R. A Student´s Grammar of the English Language, Longman, Ch:18:14)
Moving into initial position an item which is otherwise unusual there
Reasons:
to echo thematically what has been contextually given
You should take up swimming for relaxation.
Relaxation you call it.
the item fronted may be the one contextually most demanded
Wilson his name is.
fronted item provides direct linkage with what has preceded. End focus falls on the most important part of the message.
To this list may be added other items of importance.
With averbials in front position we often find
SUBJECT – VERB INVERSION
Here comes the milkman.
Here he comes.
Where a phrase of negative form or meaning is fronted we find
SUBJECT OPERATOR INVERSION
I little expected such enthusiasm.
Little did I expect such enthusiasm.