A formal dignified speech or writing praising a person or a thing for past or present deeds is
Explanation
A eulogy is a formal speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died. Therefore, the correct answer is 'eulogy'. An anthology is a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. A lampoon is a speech or text criticizing someone or something humorously. A premiere is the first performance of a play or the first showing of a movie.