An ode
An ode
After his heroic act, the fireman received the highest encomium that was ever given to a rookie by the Fire Marshall.
"The encomium the master of ceremonies poured out about all her wonderful achievements made her blush even before he introduced her by name."
Meaning "a speech or text that praises lavishly" the word "encomium" can be quite usefully employed in contemporary English. One example-sentence for it is as follows: "Once the professor's powerful encomium of the little-known essay concluded, several students in the class immediately made mental notes to find it and to read it for themselves."
The Moriae Encomium, or The Praise of Folly, was written by Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch philosopher and Christian scholar, in 1509. It is a satirical work that critiques the perceived follies and vices of society, especially within the Church.
Even the most severe critics showered encomium on the young writer for the remarkable narrative power of her first novel.
encomium or eulogy
A speech or piece of writing praising something is called a eulogy or tribute. It is a formal expression of admiration, reverence, or appreciation for someone or something.
An encomium by the President greeted the returning hero.
The other words that can be used for funeral speech include eulogy, paean and encomium.
On Erasmus' third visit, in 1509, he wrote Encomium Moriae, or Praise of Folly, (1509), dedicating it to More.