metanarrators
A metanarrator is a literary device where the narrator of a story is aware of their own status as a narrator or of the fictional nature of the story. This awareness can manifest in various ways, such as directly addressing the reader, commenting on the narrative itself, or acknowledging the conventions of storytelling. The metanarrator breaks the illusion of reality within the story, drawing attention to the constructedness of the narrative.
This technique can serve several purposes. It can create a sense of intimacy or complicity between the
Authors employ metanarrators to challenge traditional narrative structures and engage their audience on a different level.