Definition

A person who writes stories that reflect on the nature of fiction itself, often blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

Example

The metafictionist cleverly included commentary on the writing process within the narrative.

Conversation

Have you ever read anything by a metafictionist?

Not really, what is metafiction exactly?

It's when the author self-consciously draws attention to the fictional nature of their work, like breaking the fourth wall.

That sounds interesting! I might look up some books by a metafictionist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metafictionist → It is formed from "meta-" (from Greek "μετά", meaning beyond or after) and "fiction" (from Latin "fictio", meaning the act of making or shaping). The suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with) indicates a person who engages in or specializes in metafiction, which refers to fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction itself.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meta-' meaning 'beyond' and 'fiction' as the act of creating stories. A metafictionist is someone who goes beyond traditional storytelling to explore the nature of fiction itself.

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