B) The little boy had on torn pants, dirty socks, and muddy shoes.
Could do it on, "Kids want to grow up too fast."
Your body will release endorphins that make you feel calm and happy
I would say “loud and dramatic.” The text includes dramatic and emphasized word choice such as “face to face with reality” and “will their friendship be knocked out forever?” This is not a horror, classical, or upbeat type of film, leaving the only option to be “loud and dramatic.”
The turning point is when the plot changes or takes the reader by surprise. Basically just a turn in a different direction.