Question

Jamie had a way with words, but his convictions were like balloons—pretty and shiny on the outside, nothing but hot air on the inside. What does the analogy help the reader understand about Jamie? A. He helps others speak but doesn't have anything to say himself. B. He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying. C. He speaks well but doesn't mean what he says. D. He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.

Answer 1

The analogy in the sentence suggests that Jamie's words may appear attractive and captivating (like pretty and shiny balloons), but in reality, they lack substance (like being filled with hot air). This implies that he is good at presenting his ideas but does not have genuine or meaningful convictions behind them.

The best choice that aligns with this interpretation is:

**C. He speaks well but doesn't mean what he says.**