Manner of speaking is a broad term that encompasses many different ways of communicating. Twang is a type of accent or dialect, usually associated with rural areas, that is characterized by a nasal sound. IDIOM is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is not easily deduced from its literal definition. Ina is an informal way of saying 'in a' and is often used to describe a particular TONE or manner of speaking. TONE is the pitch, volume, and intonation of one's voice when speaking. DRAWL is a slow, drawn-out way of speaking, often associated with Southern American accents. PARLANCE is a particular way of speaking, often associated with a certain profession or group.