Suppose you must write the next sentence in the following paragraph:

We smiled and ran along the beach. The day was pleasant,
and the waves lulled us with a pleasant rhythm.

Which possible sentence best uses figurative language to match the
paragraph's tone?

A. The sun felt warm as it shined on us.
B. The sun seemed to hate us that day.
C. The sun hotly blazed down on us.
D. The sun cradled us in its loving arms.