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!!
<span>A.He tries to help the governor.<span> B.He backs into the electrical apparatus.</span><span> C.He tries to help Ben and the apprentice.</span><span> D.<span>He moves some wires on his chair.</span></span></span>
I am pretty sure it is C. Exposition because the scene is explaining background information on why the Captain was injured.
The answer could possibly be B though as the author seems to be starting the story with the injured captain as the climax...