I would say that the theme that Leo Tolstoy explores in this excerpt from The Death of Ivan Ilyich is that C) human mortality is inevitable, and it is important to live an authentic life.
Simile:
My mothers hands are like a comforting plush/pillow. ((Soft hands))
Metaphor:
My mothers hands are gold. (( Rare ))
Personification:
My mothers hands had little kids that danced to the music. ((Snapping your fingers/Clapping your hands))
Sorry I only did one each but hopefully this helped!!
Answer:
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home. Depression can affect anyone—even a person who appears to live in relatively ideal circumstances.
Explanation:
I would say that we know that Telemachus is nervous about talking to Nestor because he tells Athena, he follows Athena at a distance, and he repeats Athena's prayer - word for word.