Commemorative verse is a type of writing that is used to honor or remember an event or person. An ODE is a type of poem that is written in praise of someone or something. A stele is a tall, upright stone slab that is inscribed with text or images. A MEDAL is a small metal object that is given as an award or honor. A stela is similar to a stele, but it is usually made of wood or clay and is often used to mark a grave. A seder is a Jewish ritual meal that is eaten during the Passover holiday. All of these items can be used to commemorate an event or person by inscribing them with commemorative verse.