What is the best meaning for the word prestige?

Which statement is the most accurate summary of this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich?

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.

What logical prediction can be made from this passage?