Use the paragraph to answer the question. Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were so many balloons—pretty and shiny on the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside. What does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie? (1 point) Responses He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right. He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right. He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself. He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself. He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says. He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says. He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.

The correct answer is: He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.