I sent this question out to my colleagues on the English faculty here a
couple days ago. No one has responded yet, so I guess they don't know
either! It's probably a simple answer. Any help extended to this
simpleton will be appreciated.

Kent

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Does an absolute phrase function adjectivally or adverbially? Since it
usually contains a participle, I suppose one would think of it as an
adjective... However, since it's modifying the whole sentence or clause,
couldn't it be seen to function in both senses? Is it the one kind of
phrase without an "absolutely" certain function?

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