Absolute Phrases

Bob, smiling widely, posed for a selfie.

His mouth smiling widely, Bob posed for a selfie.

Its paw injured, the dog limped towards home.​

The turkey on the table, the guests seated, the family began their Thanksgiving dinner.

The man walking down the street is my dad. ​

Dancing wildly to the music, the crowd was very enthusiastic. ​

The wheel gripped firmly by her hands, Chandra began her driving test.

Gripped with fear, Vontaye walked into the haunted house.

His body shaking from fear, Vontaye walked past some mummies.

Bob’s brother, smiling deviously, took the last Twinkie.

The zombies, eyes glazed over with thirst, shuffled in Bobby’s direction.

Hands clasped, the people formed a human chain to face the zombies.

Making a lot of noise, Bob cut his grass and annoyed all of the neighbors. ​

His equipment making horrendous noises, Bob cut the grass and annoyed all his neighbors.

Voices raised in anger, the crowd booed the musician.

Everyone looked at the turkey as Mom pulled it out of the oven, charred and smoking.

How do you feel about absolute phrases?