English Literature IGCSE
Metafiction
What Metafiction means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Metafiction
Fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, drawing attention to its status as an artifact.
Topics that use Metafiction
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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Using Metafiction in the exam
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