Write a body paragraph for an explanatory essay that includes relevant support for a claim and uses polished, academic writing throughout. the claim, introduction paragraph, and conclusion paragraph have been provided for you, so your paragraph must fit the rest of the essay. your assignment should include the following elements: a topic sentence that tells the reader what your paragraph is about evidence from the lesson reading, presented as examples or quotes a formal style and tone clear, professional writing that is easy to read transitions that guide the reader from one idea to the next introduction paragraph: human beings have told stories about heroes since ancient times. heroes represent what is good, fair, and just to the cultures that tell these stories and pass them on to future generations. homer, in the section of the odyssey titled "in the one-eyed giant's cave," portrays odysseus as a heroic figure by emphasizing the traits readers might admire, especially his commitment to his homeland and his bravery in the face of challenges. claim: odysseus was a great warrior. support: this is the best shown when odysseus defeats 100 of his enemies by him self at battle thermos.