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A eulogy is a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing. The word is derived from two Greek words - ευ (pronounced "you") meaning good or well and λογος (pronounced "logos") meaning word, phrase, speech, etc. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Eulogy may refer to: Eulogy, a funeral oration given in tribute to a person or people who have recently died Eulogy (film), a 2004 comedy film directed by Michael Clancy Eulogy, a song by Tool from their 1996 album Ænima Eulogy, a song by Gang Starr from their 2003 album... A speech is an oral message delivered in public. ...

The term "eulogy" may refer to a funeral oration given in tribute to a person or people who have recently died. Eulogies may be given as part of funeral services, however some denominations either discourage or do not permit eulogies at services to maintain respect for traditions. For other uses, see Funeral (disambiguation). ... A modern day speaker addressing an audience through microphones Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. ... For other uses, see Death (disambiguation), Dead (disambiguation), or Death (band). ...

Eulogies can also praise a living person or people who are still alive, which normally takes place on special occasions like birthdays etc. For other uses, see Birthday (disambiguation). ...

Eulogies should not be confused with elegies, which are poems written in tribute to the dead; nor with obituaries, which are published biographies recounting the lives of those who have recently died; nor with obsequies, which refer generally to the rituals surrounding funerals. For other uses, see Elegy (disambiguation). ... Poetry (ancient Greek: poieo = create) is an art form in which human language is used for its aesthetic qualities in addition to, or instead of, its notional and semantic content. ... Obituary for World War I death An obituary is a notice of the death of a person, usually published in a newspaper, written or commissioned by the newspaper, and usually including a short biography. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Underwater funeral in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea A funeral is a ceremony marking a persons death. ... A ritual is a set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value, which is prescribed by a religion or by the traditions of a community. ...

See also

• elegy
• obituary
• panegyric dogfuck