How do i use trepidation in a sentence

Which syllable is stressed with the word retribution

Is the underlined word a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective? could that animal have been an alligator or a *crocodile*? a. predicate adjective b. predicate nominative crocodile is the underlined word.

The gift of magi: explain two falling action events from your novel or short story and how they relate to the climax