Question

question 5 of 10
which story is the clearest example of metafiction?
a. a story with footnotes that comment on the author’s process
b. a story told by a third - person narrator
c. a story that presents the plot backward
d. a story that features a main character

Explanation:

Metafiction is a literary genre that self-consciously draws attention to its status as a work of fiction, breaking the "fourth wall" and commenting on the writing process or its own fictional nature. Option A directly references the author's process via footnotes, which is a core trait of metafiction. The other options describe common narrative techniques (third-person narration, non-linear plot, having a main character) that are not unique to or indicative of metafiction.

Answer:

A. A story with footnotes that comment on the author's process