Poem of praise

ODE

Think of a lyrical tribute often dedicated to a person, event, or object, like Keats’ famous one to a nightingale.

"Poem of praise" directly points to "ODE," a lyrical poem that celebrates or honors a person, event, or idea. The word itself comes from ancient Greek, often used for grand, formal tributes—think of Keats’ Ode to a Nightingale or Pindar’s victory odes. There’s no hidden wordplay here; the clue is a straightforward definition, relying on the solver’s familiarity with poetic terms. If you’ve heard of an ode before, this one clicks right into place.