Why is saying I'm on exam mode?

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

When you see information in brackets, these are dialogue stage directions setting actor names

Thomas carefully ran on the dry, hard ground barefoot and then jumped quickly into the cold pool?