The woods tossed their giant branches against a stormy sky.
The logical order of the parts of a sentence is: 1. The subject (with
its attributes); 2. The verb; 3. The object (with its attributes) or the
complement; 4. The adverbial modifiers.
This order may be changed to secure greater _emphasis_, _clearness_ or
_elegance_.
A member of a sentence may be given prominence by taking it out of its
logical position and placing it first. This causes the arrangement of
the other members to be changed and the sentence thus acquires emphasis
by the members being placed out of their ordinary positions.
1. The verb may be placed first; as,
_Flashed_ all their sabres bare.
2. The object may be placed first; as,
_Knowledge_ I do not slight.
3. The complement may be placed first; as,
_Broad_ is the way that leadeth to destruction.
4. The adverbial modifier may be placed first; as,
_Still in thy right hand_ carry gentle peace.