What is another word for roman a clef?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈə͡ʊmən ɐ klˈɛf] (IPA) 
A "roman a clef" is a literary genre that involves telling a fictional story while basing its characters and events on real-life individuals and situations. It is a French term that means "novel with a key." Synonyms for this term include "fictionalized biography," "fictional autobiography," "veiled autobiography," and "semi-autobiographical novel." Other phrases that can be used to describe this type of literature are "fictionalized memoir," "disguised biography," and "personalized fiction." These works allow authors to express themselves while also revealing aspects of their real lives and experiences. The use of intimate details and private experiences often adds to the book's appeal to readers.
