The Maze Runner Literary Devices, Characters, and Events in Chapters 1-4

Thomas is told that he has arrive in what place?

'"Nice to meet ya, shank," the boy said.' What is a "shank"?

"Strangely enough, he felt his fear whisked away like a swarm of gnats..." This contains a

"They were just teenagers. Kids. Some of his fear melted away." This contains a

"With another jolt, the room jerked upward like an old lift in a mine shaft." This contains a

What nickname do the boys call Thomas?

"Fear gripped him again." This is an example of

Thomas learns that "klunk" is another word for

Thomas discovers that this boy has been stung by a Griever.

What is the name of the character who provides the boys with meals?

At the end of chapter 1, Newt runs in the direction of a run down wooden building because

Thomas hears "A metallic clicking sound from the branches above..." which he learns is a

"With a groan and then a clonk, the rising room halted..." This contains the literary device

The leader of the group of boys is named