At a comedy awards show, Adam Sandler gave a splendid speech explaining why David Letterman was receiving a special award for his achievements in television comedy. According to your textbook, what kind of special occasion speech did Sandler deliver?
A. a celebratory speech
B. a speech of presentation
C. a memorial speech
D. an after-dinner speech
E. a speech of introduction
Answer: B
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