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Infinite Jest uses metafiction by weaving a story within a story and self-referencing narrative layers. It also employs irony in its critique of entertainment and addiction.

The novel utilizes metafiction through a poem and its fictional analysis, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Irony is found in the disparity between the text and its interpretation.

Vonnegut employs metafiction by directly inserting himself into the narrative as the creator of the universe. Irony is prevalent in the simplistic presentation of complex themes.

The novel is an example of metafiction, with a non-linear structure that has the reader as a protagonist. Irony comes from the frustrated attempts to read a coherent narrative.

House of Leaves is a prime example of metafiction, told through unconventional page layouts and multiple narrative footnotes. Irony emerges in the contrast between the house's interior and exterior.

Catch-22 employs irony in its title concept, illustrating the absurdity of war. Though not metafictional in a direct way, its narrative challenges traditional storytelling.

This collection of short stories uses metafiction by questioning the conventions of narrative and directly addressing the reader. It plays with irony in the artificiality and self-awareness of storytelling.

Slaughterhouse-Five features irony through its dark humor about war's absurdity. Metafiction is used as the author directly addresses his writing process within the novel.

This novella uses metafiction by challenging the reader's perception of reality within the text. Irony is found in the conspiracy-laden plot and the protagonist's search for meaning.

Metafiction is employed through the revelation of the true author of the story within the narrative. Irony emerges from discrepancies between perceived reality and revealed truths later in the story.

This work uses metafiction through authorial intrusions that discuss the novel’s creation. Irony is present as it both constructs and deconstructs Victorian norms.