You need to write a five-page essay on leo tolstoy’s novel the death of ivan ilych. which of the following is a good topic for your essay?
the use of symbolism in literature (a)
the symbolism of death in popular literature (b)
the literary devices that tolstoy employed in his works (c)
the use of figurative language in the death of ivan ilych (d)

I definitely recommend you to choose the last topic D.) the use of figurative language in The Death of Ivan Ilych, because this is quite large and embraces all the points above so that you can express your thoughts in reasonable and expanded way. Also, using theme from this topic it will be easier for you to find necessary information by searching for analysis in order to properly share your opinion and impressions in the last paragraph of your essay.