structure

• The exposition of the play

  the introduction - act 1
• the rising action of the play 


  encompasses much of the deception
• Climax


  the play reaches its climax in Act 4 Scene 1 - the wedding scene
• Falling Action

  Friar Francis is a catalyst in the falling action of the play
• Denouement

  Act 5 - everything is resolved
• written in prose 


  suits the earthly realism of principal wits
• prose allows for the fast 'spontaneous banter' within the play


  central for the comedic element
• Claudio expresses his love for hero in verse

  ''can the world buy such a jewel''
• Friar Francis speaks in iambic petameter when discussing his plan


  natural, heart-felt speech