Maybw you could start like this. “When i was a kid i had to overcome many difficult challenges such as (list one or two things). this (these) experiences have impacted me and helped me learn new life lessons and help me get through other tough challenges.” then just talk about things you have learned from the personal experience:)
The answer is 2) He actually like Christmas but only pretends to dislike it
Answer: I would say that Daphne`s speech is more effective because it states the topic.
I hope this helps you