D, because it compares using like
I think something along the lines of influence. Dialect kind of means accent.
Explanation:
shows a choice between two things and this is
Proctor hesitates to tell the court the truth, because this would hurt Abigail, expose her as a liar, and at this stage he still has feelings for her. He is also at war with himself when challenged by his wife Elizabeth to tell the court what Abigail told him earlier
The answer is:
D) carbon emissions are directly related to climate change.
Hope it helps!