The term 'Recursive Fiction' refers to a type of metafiction that:
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Correct answer: Is a story about someone writing or reading that very same story
Recursive fiction creates a loop where the act of creation is the content of the creation. This 'self-swallowing' narrative structure is designed to puzzle and provoke the reader.
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