Instructions: Here is the final version of part of my paper; I revised it several times. The red sentences are the topic sentences of the paragraphs. The green text provides transition. Transition connects ideas between paragraphs and within paragraphs; it also connects generalizations with their supporting or explanatory details. Claudius's most outstanding characteristics are his intelligence and quick-wittedness. Upon all occasions and at all times, he shows exceptional skill in understanding others and in responding …showed first 75 words of 551 total…

…showed last 75 words of 551 total…will send Hamlet to England to be killed. An advantage of this plan is that he will not be suspected of Hamlet's death, so that neither his kingship nor his marriage will be negatively affected. My final example of Claudius's intelligence is his handling of Laertes's breaking into the palace at the head of a mob. Claudius bravely faces him and skillfully talks him out of his rage and demand for revenge and wins him