C. Observing nature can change how you view the world
A loaded word is a word that not only informs but also caries some emotion with it, such as condemning, exciting, praising. In the statement above the loaded word is "crushing" - it makes a qualitative statement about the defeat: it was a very definite defeat.
Answer: A. Sensory details
Explanation: Good descriptive writing is comprised of five elements; Sensory Details, Figurative Language, dominant impression, precise language, and Careful Organization.