The technique of 'breaking the fourth wall' in metafiction primarily serves to:
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Correct answer: Remind the reader that the text is a constructed, fictional artifact
By addressing the reader directly or commenting on the writing process, the author destroys the illusion of reality. This forces the reader to acknowledge the work as a linguistic construct rather than a window into a real world.
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