A i think,not sure,im new so sorry if its wrong lol
Answer:
A. The boat
Explanation:
"If you were to hit it you would knock the boat's brains out" & "She won't want to mount the reef; a boat hates shoal water." boats do not have brainsor wants- an exp. of personified writting.
I believe if you put a little bit more detail to the story you would have a great story!