The analogy suggests that Jamie speaks well and presents himself attractively, but ultimately lacks substance or sincerity in his words. The best interpretation of this analogy is:
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
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?
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Responses
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 is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.
He speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.
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