Autofiction

Pronunciation: /ɔː.təʊˈfɪk.ʃən/

Definitions of autofiction

noun a genre of literature that blends elements of autobiography and fiction, often featuring a protagonist who closely resembles the author

Example Sentences

A1 Autofiction is a type of writing that blends autobiography and fiction.

A2 The novel she wrote was a work of autofiction, drawing heavily from her own life experiences.

B1 Many modern authors are experimenting with autofiction as a literary genre.

B2 The author's use of autofiction in her latest book has sparked debate among literary critics.

C1 Autofiction challenges traditional notions of storytelling and truth in literature.

C2 The complexity of autofiction lies in its ability to blur the lines between reality and fiction, creating a unique reading experience.

Examples of autofiction in a Sentence

formal Autofiction is a literary genre that blends autobiography and fiction.

informal I enjoy reading autofiction because it feels like a personal story with a touch of imagination.

slang Have you checked out that new autofiction book? It's supposed to be really good.

figurative Her writing style is like autofiction, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

Grammatical Forms of autofiction

• past tense: autofictioned
• plural: autofictions
• comparative: more autofiction
• superlative: most autofiction
• present tense: autoficts
• future tense: will autofiction
• perfect tense: have autofictioned
• continuous tense: is autofictioning
• singular: autofiction
• positive degree: autofiction
• infinitive: to autofiction
• gerund: autofictioning
• participle: autofictioned

Origin and Evolution of autofiction

First Known Use: 1977 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'autofiction' was coined by French writer Serge Doubrovsky in his 1977 book 'Fils'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a genre of literature that blurs the lines between autobiography and fiction, the term 'autofiction' has since become more widely used in literary criticism and academia to refer to works that blend elements of both genres.