What does metafiction mean?
A self-conscious or self-referential work of fiction that draws attention to its own status as a work of fiction, often by breaking the fourth wall or acknowledging the reader's presence.
Example
"The novel's use of metafiction allowed the author to comment on the nature of storytelling and the relationship between the reader and the text."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.