Which is the function of a participial phrase

A participial phrase is a phrase that looks like a verb, but actually functions as an adjective; it modifies a noun in the same sentence. This improves a noun and provide added description about what it's doing or what it looks like.

Explanation:

so are we writing a song for you or are we making characters for you.

from the political point of view it could be said that the candidate   is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. it is an open discussion but probably she is making a presentation and can choose which subjects she wants to address. she is very likely to attain her aim which is to convince voters to accept her proposal.