stichomythy
/stɪˈkɒmɪθi/
noun
- A variant spelling of stichomythia; a style of dialogue in drama with alternating single lines.
- Some scholars prefer the spelling stichomythy over stichomythia.
- The rapid stichomythy between the characters created a sense of urgency.
- The director explained the effect of stichomythy in the ancient play.