- Stasimon: A choral ode sung between episodes.
- Parodos: The entrance song of the chorus.
- Ode: A song sung by the chorus expressing their collective thoughts and emotions.
- Kommos: A lament sung by the chorus and actors together.
- Exodos: The exit song of the chorus.
- Stichomythia:A rapid exchange of short phrases between two or more characters, often used to create a sense of urgency or tension.
- Rhetorical questions: Questions asked by a character for which no answer is expected, often used to emphasize a point or to make the audience reflect on a particular issue.
- Monologues: Extended speeches delivered by a single character, often used to reveal the character's thoughts and feelings or to provide information about the plot.
- Soliloquies: Monologues spoken by a character alone on stage, often used to reveal the character's inner thoughts and feelings.