Question

What kind of speech is a eulogy

Answer 1

A eulogy (from εὐλογία, eulogia, Classical Greek for "praise") is a speech or writing in praise of a person(s) or thing(s), especially one who recently died or retired or as a term of endearment. Eulogies may be given as part of funeral services.

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Answer 2

A piece of writing that praises someone or something highly of, typically someone who had just died.