Choose the sentence that provides an example of literal writing.

a. the best day of the summer was in august when i went to the swimming hole with my friends.
b. as usual in august, the heat felt like we were roasting in an oven, and it was a relief to jump into the cool water.
c. the icy water hit my skin like a slap of tingly, welcomed relief.
d. as we swam toward the other side, our laughter sang through the trees that lined the shore.