Based on the context in this excerpt what is the meaning of the word lithesome

Which syllable is stressed with the word retribution

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior

Instead of merely taking over poetic forms from previous eras, the romantic poets developed the form known as the