The answer is D you answered your own question??? lol the thesis statement shows the main point of your essay
As a writer I find it hard sometimes to write unrestricted. I often feel as though I need to appeal to someone. This quote is very nice to hear because it kind of relaxes that thought of needing to be something instead of just being myself through my writing.
I believe it is D, The house (was painted) that summer. Hope this helped!