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What are the techniques of Greek chorus?

Greek chorus techniques include:

- 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.

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