To answer this question, you need to understand the meaning of the term "panegyric."
Option A) Formal Praise - This option is correct. A panegyric is a formal or elaborate speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something.
Option B) Something contradictory - This option is incorrect. A panegyric does not refer to something contradictory.
Option C) Short story - This option is incorrect. A panegyric is not a short story.
Option D) Supreme - This option is incorrect. A panegyric does not mean "supreme."
The correct answer is A) Formal Praise. This option is correct because a panegyric is an expression of formal praise for someone or something.