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| has gloss | eng: Meta-reference, a meta-fiction technique, is a situation in a work of fiction whereby fictional characters display an awareness that they are in such a work, such as a film, television show or book. Sometimes it may even just be a form of editing or film-making technique that comments on the programme/film/book itself. It is also sometimes known as "Breaking the Fourth Wall", in reference to the theatrical tradition of playing as if there were no audience, as if a wall existed between them and the actors. |
| lexicalization | eng: Meta reference |
| lexicalization | eng: meta-reference |
| lexicalization | eng: Metareference |
| instance of | c/Metafictional techniques |
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