D. The conversation you write must sound natural for the characters.
More natural conversations between characters make your writing more fun to read. Reading a dialogue that sounds like it could actually happen engages the reader, and creates an investment in the characters themselves. Think of it this way, would you rather watch a movie with good acting or bad acting?
C) Tying the paragraph together is definitely one of them. If I had to choose another one I would include B) Emphasizing the important points.
Do you mean Sonnet 43 - How Do I love Thee?
Depends on what’s socially acceptable in that society plus the kind of laws they have in place