A variant or related term for epirrhema; a direct address or speech in dramatic performance, particularly in Greek theatre.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'rheme' (speech). An alternative form of 'epirrhema' used less commonly in classical theatrical discourse.
This is an alternate name for the same theatrical device—the more you know about ancient Greek comedy, the more names you need for different types of speeches!
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