Which term refers to a speech of praise or celebration honoring a living person?

• A. Speech of acceptance
• B. Testimonial speech
• C. Speech of presentation
• D. Stereotyping

Answer: (B)

The idea here is a speech that praises and honors someone who is alive. A testimonial speech does exactly that: it offers praise, acknowledges achievements, and speaks to the person’s character in a public, celebratory way while they’re present. This is typically heard at ceremonies like retirements, anniversaries, or special recognitions, where colleagues or friends testify to the honoree’s impact.

This differs from an acceptance speech, which is the recipient’s own words of thanks after receiving an award; a speech of presentation, which is delivered by the presenter to introduce the award and the recipient; and stereotyping, which isn’t a type of celebratory speech at all.