dangling participle (noun)

1. In the opening sentence of the novel, 'Drifting through the mist, the old house appeared eerie and abandoned.' the phrase 'drifting through the mist' is a dangling participle.

2. In the design concept for the modern house, 'On the rooftop, floating above the city, a panoramic window provides breathtaking views.' the phrase 'on the rooftop' is a dangling participle.

3. As the protagonist entered the haunted mansion, 'Shuffling down the dark hallway, a ghostly figure emerged from the shadows.' the phrase 'shuffling down the dark hallway' is a dangling participle.

4. Describing the discovery of America, the history book stated, 'Sailing across the ocean, a new continent was revealed to Christopher Columbus.' the phrase 'sailing across the ocean' is a dangling participle.