Read the sentences from paragraph 5.
Sullivan attracted my attention to a strange object which she had captured basking in the shallow water. It was a great
horseshoe crab...I felt of him and thought it very strange that he should carry his house on his back.
How does the underlined phrase contribute to the author's playful tone?
OA. It showcases her tendency to make fun of sea creatures.
OB. It provides evidence of her humorous and creative mindset.
OC. It provides an example of her carefree attitude toward nature.
OD. It causes the reader to be amused by her funny description.