ickediegetisk

Ickiediegetisk is a term used in narratology to describe a level of storytelling that is entirely separate from the main diegetic narrative. The diegetic level refers to the world in which the story's main events take place, including the characters, setting, and plot. Ickiediegetisk, on the other hand, refers to elements that are outside of this primary narrative world.

An example of ickiediegetisk would be a narrator's direct address to the audience, a commentary by the author, or a musical score that is not heard by the characters within the story. These elements exist outside the fictional universe and are intended for the reader or viewer directly. It is a way for the storyteller to break the illusion of the narrative world and engage with the audience on a meta-level.

The concept distinguishes between what is part of the story's internal reality and what is external to it, often serving to comment on, disrupt, or frame the diegetic action. Understanding this distinction helps in analyzing how narratives are constructed and the different ways authors can manipulate their stories and audience's perception. It's a tool for examining the relationship between the fictional world and its creators or interpreters.