This document discusses communication skills and personality development, specifically focusing on different types of speeches. It defines a speech as the communication of information through spoken words to another person or group on a particular subject. Formal speeches are delivered to a target gathering on a specified subject, while informal speeches transmit information to another person or small group without extensive planning. To be effective, a good speech should have a personal touch, be informative, audience-oriented, use concrete facts, be brief in length, and be interesting with clarity. Planning, preparation, an effective introduction and conclusion, and engaging delivery are key to an effective speech.