Use the paragraph to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AJamie 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.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhat does the analogy the reader understand about Jamie?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHe is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.%0D%0AHe is a good speaker but often forgets what he is saying.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.%0D%0AHe speaks a lot but never seems to say anything right.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.%0D%0AHe speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe helps others speak but doesn’t have anything to say himself.

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The analogy suggests that "He speaks well but doesn’t mean what he says." This indicates that while Jamie has a talent for speaking, the content of his words lacks substance or sincerity, similar to how balloons are attractive but ultimately contain only air.

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