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Idioms - are phrases or sentences which strays away from its literal meaning.

Examples of popular idioms and their meanings:

1. It's raining cats and dogs - It is raining heavily outside.
2. The grass is always greener on the opposite side of the fence - You should be contented with what you have.
3. Play the devil's advocate - Occurs during arguments/debates in which a person/team will represent the negative side.
4. Speak of the devil - The person you're talking about shows up.
5. Don't beat around the bush - Get straight to the point.
6. Barking on the wrong tree - Being angry or hostile towards someone not involved.
7. Every cloud has a silver lining - Good things will come.
8. Elephant on the room - A topic that everyone avoids to not make the vibe awkward.
9. Storm in a teacup - Making a big fuss about something small.
10. The devil is in the details - The mistakes are in the minor parts and are not obvious when looked at as a whole.

Speeches are thoughts, and thoughts come from ideas of the mind. How does one come up with and deliver a speech efficiently?

1. Choose among all subjects available.
Knowledge is a multifaceted structure. Some people have their own favorite subjects, and some have subjects that they dislike. Choose one that is close to your heart or a subject that you can handle.

2. Specify.
Once you've chosen a subject, specify on what topic/part of that subject you'll cover. A subject has multiple parts, and in order to come up with a speech efficiently, you must focus on one point.

3. Research.
After steps 1 and 2, research or accumulate additional knowledge about your chosen topic. Read encyclopedias, navigate across the web, etc. Try looking for fun facts that are relevant to your topic.

4. Organize.
After your research about your chosen topic, it's time to organize your draft. Your thoughts must be organized in order to have a natural flow on your speech. An unorganized speech will confuse your listeners.

5. Revise.
Check your draft for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors. After that, edit your original draft and fix your errors.

6. Practice.
After you've finished writing your draft, start on practicing your intonation, pronunciation and volume of voice. Match the mood of the written thoughts in your mind via face gestures or changes in voice. It will give your speech a humane touch.

Speech Styles - are styles or methods of speech. It varies according to its usage and manner of delivery.

1. Casual
- it refers to the speech style that is usually seen or heard on a conversation between friends and family. In this speech style, inside jokes between a circle of friends may exist.

2. Consultative
- it refers to the speech style that exists between a teacher and a student, a counselor and a counselee, a doctor and a patient, and much more. This speech style is often utilized when inquiries are made, especially between a novice and an expert.

3. Frozen
- it refers to the speech style that has no changes in its structure, no matter what the instance. Examples of these are prayers, hymns, and oaths.

4. Formal
- it is a speech style used in professional fields. It involves formal language without the use of slangs and jargon.

5. Intimate
- a speech style often used by people in a relationship. It involves the use of endearments.

The 5 Types of Communication

1. Intrapersonal Communication
- it refers to a person's communication with oneself. It is mostly exercised in the form of self-reflection.

2. Interpersonal Communication
- it refers to a person's ability of communicating with other people. The term “interpersonal” can be defined as “interaction between one person and another person”.

3. Small Group Communication
- it is the communication that exists between a group of people, mostly consisted of 3-10 people.

4. Public Communication
- it is the communication that is practiced on speeches with a large audience. Examples of these are congratulatory speeches on graduations, on seminars, and more.

5. Mass Communication
- it is similar to public communication, but it has a wider audience. Mass communication utilizes the use of broadcasting and media, allowing it to reach audiences virtually.

Impromptu Speech vs Extemporaneous Speech

Impromptu Speech refers to the type of speech that has little to no preparation. It is a speech that is constructed without enough time, making it extremely challenging. In competitive scenes, a contestant will be given a chance to choose from three topics. Once the contestant picks a topic, he/she will be given 1 minute to prepare a speech that is relevant to the topic. The speech's length should reach a maximum of 3 minutes, although it may vary depending on the rules.

Extemporaneous Speech, on the other hand, is a type of speech that allows you to choose a topic close to you. Because of its casual nature, it is delivered in the same manner as you would tell your friends about something that you're interested about. An extemporaneous speech has time for preparation, ranging from 30 minutes up to days or even weeks.

Here are some tips that you can use for your next speech:

1. Speak with clarity.
Speaking with a clear way of pronunciation will allow your audience to understand you better. It will also allow you to express your message clearly.

2. Conciseness matters.
Be concise and direct to the point. The length of your speech should not be too long, as it will bore your audience. It shouldn't be too short, because your audience will be dissatisfied. A speech of 3-5 minutes is sufficient.

3. Practice.
A speaker should practice his/her speech in order to deliver it in the best way he/she can. The most common ways to practice are speaking in front of a mirror, in front of your friends, and in some situations in front of your teacher/mentor. Sufficient practice will help you when it comes to checking grammatical errors and also errors in pronunciation. Remember, practice makes perfect.

4. Speak with a loud voice.
Your voice is what gives a speech life. Without someone to deliver it, a speech is nothing more than a group of written words. In delivering a speech, one must have a powerful voice. A powerful voice must gather the attention of everyone, but it is not synoymous to shouting. Speaking with a voice loud enough to be heard is a good practice to do.

5. Organize your speech.
The speech's message should be organized systematically. The introduction must catch the attention of the listeners, the body should keep them engaged, and the conclusion must make them feel what your message conveys. A poorly organized speech will completely confuse the listeners as they don't know how the speech will flow.

6. Practice calming rituals.
Calming rituals are often seen in sports. It is mostly performed by athletes that participate in baseball, basketball, and many more. Calming rituals give you a “reset” of your emotions, bringing it back to neutrality and retains your focus.

Last but not the least, DO YOUR BEST.

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