Rhesis
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A passage of text in a play.
"Such speeches (like the rheses) have the distinction of length, often exceeding one hundred lines; they give the impression that for a time dramatic effect is suspended, and, as a substitute, the recognised features of Epic Poetry supply a new interest."
Example
More examples"Such speeches (like the rheses) have the distinction of length, often exceeding one hundred lines; they give the impression that for a time dramatic effect is suspended, and, as a substitute, the recognised features of Epic Poetry supply a new interest."
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ῥῆσῐς (rhêsĭs).
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