Year 7: Knowledge Organiser

Context Key words Definitions Key Words Definitions Published in 1997, and the Philosopher's Stone is set (mostly) in 1991/1992 J.K Rowling (Author)- Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965. She first had the idea for Detailed examination of The effect or influence of Analysis Impact Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King’s Cross in 1990. something something Over the next five years, she began to plan out the seven books of the series. The book series The main foe of the Ideas suggested but not Antagonist Implicit has gone on to sell over 500 million copies and has become the best-selling book series in the protagonist directly said world Two things/ideas placed The general tone or mood Atmosphere Juxtaposition close together for a of a place. Characters contrasting effect A description that refers to Character The changes a character Harry The protagonist of the story, Rubeus An oafish giant who works as a Metaphors one thing by mentioning Development experiences Potter Harry is a wizard whose parents Hagrid groundskeeper at . Rubeus another were killed by Voldemort. He Hagrid is a well-meaning man with more Narrative The way the story is told grew up with his Aunt kindness than brains. He cares deeply Chronological In order of time and Uncle, not knowing he was a for Harry, as evidenced by the tears he Perspective and by whom famous wizard. As he matures, sheds upon having to leave the infant The ideas or feelings Assigning human feelings Pathetic he shows himself to be caring, a Harry with the Dursleys. Connotations associated with and emotions to aspects of Fallacy loyal friend. something nature A way in which something The leading character in a Hermione Hermione comes from a purely Severus A of Potions at Hogwarts. Conventions Protagonist is usually done novel, play, film, etc. Granger Muggle family. Initially an Snape dislikes Harry and Emotive Words chosen to evoke A misleading clue or piece annoying goody-two-shoes, she appears to be an evil man for most of the Red Herring eventually becomes friends story. However, by the end of the novel it Language an emotional response of information with Harry after she learns to is proven that he is trying to help Harry The ability to understand The comparison of one value friendship over and keep him safe. Empathy and share the feelings of Similes thing to another using “like” perfectionism and obedience. another or “as” The study of the origin of A particular way in which Ron A shy boy who comes from a Albus The kind, wise head of Hogwarts. Etymology Styles Weasley poor wizarding family. Ron is Dumbledore Though he is a famous and powerful words something is done Harry’s first and best friend at wizard, Dumbledore is very humble. It is A feeling of excitement or Hogwarts. Despite his lack of suggested that because of his power, Explicit Suspense anxiety about what may Clearly stated information bravery and confidence, Ron Voldemort fears him. He serves as a happen proves himself by helping Harry mentor to Harry. He respects the rules The use of something to in his quest, showing how but turns a blind eye when necessary. A clear description of a Exposition Symbolism represent or stand for selfless and generous he is. character or setting something else Lord A great wizard gone bad. When he killed Harry’s parents, Voldemort gave Harry a lightning- The feeling of feel, worry, or A warning of or hint to a Voldemort shaped scar. He is determined to escape death by finding the Sorcerer’s Stone. Voldemort’s Foreshadowing Tension stress on the part of the future event weak point is that he cannot understand love, and thus cannot touch Harry’s body, which still reader bears the traces of Harry’s mother’s love for her son. Use of visually descriptive The general attitude or Imagery Tone Character Question: language feeling of a piece

What did Rowling intend to show through her characterisation of each of the characters below?

Challenge Questions

Key Words Explain how the writer has used 3 of the key terms in her novel. Give evidence (PEEZR) Atmosphere Describe the atmosphere in a scene of your choice. How has the writer used language to create this atmosphere? (PEEZR) Structure How has the writer organized the events of a chapter in an clever way? Explain.