Question

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?

Responses

He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says. - no response given

He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying. - no response given

He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right. - no response given

He helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.

Answers

Answer
Which one is the right answer?
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The analogy suggests that Jamie speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says. The comparison of his convictions to balloons indicates that while they might look appealing on the outside, they lack substance and depth, much like hot air balloons.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The right answer is: **He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.** This option aligns with the analogy presented in the paragraph.

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