fronting

fronting (framflytting): moving a clause element that is usually placed after the verb to the first position in the clause (i.e. before the subject and the verb). The effect of fronting is usually that the fronted element receives special emphasis, often because it contrasts with something mentioned earlier. E.g. That programme I always watch.  (fronting of direct object). In a few cases fronting causes inversion (fronting of negative or restrictive element, fronting of obligatory adverbial or adverbial particle, fronting of so  + adjective/adverb, fronting of -ing or past participle clause)