1. dialogue in drama consisting of alternating single lines spoken by different characters
Usage: literary; theatrical

Examples

• The Greek tragedy featured intense stichomythias between the protagonist and chorus.
• Shakespeare occasionally employed stichomythias to create dramatic tension.
• The playwright used stichomythias to show the rapid exchange of accusations.
• Classical dramas often contain stichomythias during moments of conflict.
• The actors rehearsed the stichomythias until the rhythm felt natural.
• Ancient Greek playwrights perfected the art of stichomythias in their works.