Post-Apocalyptic Genre
What is a post-apocalyptic world?
A world where civilisation has collapsed due to a disaster.
Who is the main character in The Maze Runner?
Thomas.
In first-person narration, what pronoun is commonly used?
I.
What pronoun is used in second-person narration?
You.
What pronouns are used in third-person narration?
He, she, they.
Name one key feature of a post-apocalyptic setting.
Ruins of cities, limited resources, or survival against danger.
Who is the leader of the Gladers at the beginning of the novel?
Alby.
What is an advantage of first-person perspective?
You get to understand the narrator's personal thoughts and feelings.
Is second-person commonly used in novels?
No, it’s rare but used in some experimental writing or choose-your-own-adventure books.
What is third-person limited perspective?
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
What is the name of the dangerous creatures in The Maze Runner?
Grievers.
Who is the only girl in the Glade when she arrives?
Teresa.
Is first-person perspective used in The Maze Runner?
No, it's written in third person.
Write a sentence using second-person narration.
"You walk into the Glade, unsure of what’s ahead."
What is third-person omniscient perspective?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
How does the Glade in The Maze Runner show it's a post-apocalyptic world?
The isolated, walled-off setting and lack of communication with the outside world.
What are the names of the group of runners who explore the maze?
The Runners.
Give an example of a sentence using first-person narration.
"I walked through the Glade, unsure of what I would find."
What is the effect of second-person narration?
It makes the reader feel like they are part of the story.
In The Maze Runner, is the narration third-person limited or omniscient?
Third-person limited to Thomas’s perspective.
In post-apocalyptic stories, characters often face what major challenge?
Survival and rebuilding society.
What role does Newt play in the Glade?
Second-in-command, or a leader.
Why might an author choose to write in first person?
To give a deep, personal connection to the character’s thoughts and experiences.
In what type of stories might you see second-person used?
Interactive stories or video game scripts.
Why might an author choose third-person narration?
It allows the story to show multiple characters’ actions and events from a broader view.