Stichomythia, also spelled Stichomythy, plural Stichomythias, orStichomythies, dialogue in alternate lines, a form sometimes used in Classical Greek drama in which two characters alternate speaking single epigrammatic lines of verse.

What does the word Stichomythia mean?

: dialogue especially of altercation or dispute delivered by two actors in alternating lines (as in classical Greek drama)

What is rapid dialogue?

2 adj A rapid-fire conversation or speech is one in which people talk or reply very quickly.