Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech?

A. a speech to the student government aimed at getting funding for special campus activities on Martin Luther King Day
B. a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observances
C. a speech analyzing the philosophy of nonviolent protest employed by Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement
D. a speech seeking to convince the school board to keep the schools open for extracurricular activities on Martin Luther King Day
E. a lecture to a community audience explaining the oratorical techniques Martin Luther King used in his "I Have a Dream" speech

Answer: B

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