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stichomythia

Definition of stichomythia

noun

[mass noun]
  • dialogue in which two characters speak alternate lines of verse, used as a stylistic device in ancient Greek drama.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek stikhomuthia, from stikhos 'row, line of verse' + muthos 'speech, talk'

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Definition of stichomythia in the US English dictionary