Meaning Of The Word Stichomythia

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stichomythia in American English
dialogue in brief, alternate lines, as in ancient Greek drama
noun: dramatic dialogue, as in a Greek play, characterized by brief exchanges between two characters, each of whom usually speaks in one line of verse during a scene of intense emotion or strong argumentation

stichomythia in British English
noun: a form of dialogue originating in Greek drama in which single lines are uttered by alternate speakers

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