Write one paragraph about friendship. It should argue the meaning of an abstract term using the technique of definition. It may be written in the first person, must be at least one page long, and may be a single paragraph. It will not include citations.

In order to answer this question and properly use the technique of definition, we must first look at what the dictionary says about friendship. Merriam-Webster defines it as “the state of being friends” and “the quality of being friendly,” which does not help us greatly—we need to look at how “friend” is defined.
“Friendship” is an abstract noun derived directly from Anglo-Saxon, indicating that the concept of friendship has been alive for centuries. Arguably, friendship is a fundamental component of human existence. But what is a friend? Technically, “one attached to another by affection or esteem” or “one who is not hostile.”
Let us assume that the second definition refers to friendship between nations or armies. In your essay, you are going to be concerned with the first definition. This is what friendship looks like on its most superficial level. However, what does friendship mean to you? You may wish to use anecdotes to illustrate your points. Can you think of an example of a time when a friend of yours showed you great affection or esteem? If friendship involves going above and beyond what you need to do in order to help someone, can you illustrate this with a story? A story from history might even be appropriate here.
Ultimately, “friendship” is a relatively general term that can encompass everything from acquaintanceship to sworn brotherhood. In order to explain what it means to you, you will need to make your answer personal to your own experience.