What does "breaking the fourth wall" mean? Use examples from the video to support your answer and answer using at least two complete sentences for full credit.
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What is another word to describe "breaking the fourth wall"? What is the definition of the phrase? Why do playwrights use it?
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"Breaking the fourth wall" refers to when a character in a play or film acknowledges the audience or directly speaks to them, essentially breaking the imaginary barrier between the performers and the viewers. In the video, the character of Deadpool frequently breaks the fourth wall by directly addressing the audience and making comments about the movie itself. One example is when he looks into the camera and says, "You may be wondering why the red suit. Well, that's so bad guys can't see me bleed." Another example is when he jokes about the limited budget of the film by saying, "It's almost like the studio couldn't afford another X-Men!" Another word to describe "breaking the fourth wall" is "metatheatricality", which refers to the self-reflexive nature of a play or film. Playwrights use this technique to engage the audience, create a sense of intimacy, and add humor or a different perspective to the narrative.
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