<span>starting in medias res if this is the excerpt i think it is
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Answer: The mast looks like it imprisons the moon, like the British imprison the colonists.
In this passage, the "phantom ship" is described. The text states that the mast and spar of the ship look as if they were imprisoning the moon. Therefore, the author compares this to a "prison-bar." It is possible that this is a reference to the way the British imprison the colonists.
The second option is the correct option.
When using the word “I” in situations like this, it must be capitalized.
I believe it's true. If not I am sorry have a great day