At the dedication of the national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war. According to your textbook, Hanks gave a(n)

A. commemorative speech.
B. invitational speech.
C. speech of presentation.
D. persuasive speech.
E. informative speech.


Answer: A

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