Question

Which sentence uses an absolute phrase to add variety and interest to its meaning?
A) Arms folded across his chest, Dr. Ley lectured the class sternly about the evils of plagiarism.
B) Dr. Ley, with his arms folded across his chest, sternly lectured the class about the evils of plagiarism.
C) With his arms folded across his chest, Dr. Ley lectured the class sternly about the evils of plagiarism.
D) Dr. Ley lectured the class sternly about the evils of plagiarism with his arms folded across his chest.

Answer 1

I would say D because it introduces his way of presenting his speech to his class before mentioning that his arms are folded across his chest.