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metafictional

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪkʃənəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does metafictional mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of fiction that self-consciously addresses the nature of fiction itself, often by breaking the fourth wall or acknowledging the reader or audience.

Example

"The novel's use of metafictional devices added a layer of complexity to the narrative."

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