Adapted from Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison
| Term | Relative Speed | Amount of Text | Amount of Story Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| gap | fastest | no text | much story time |
| summary | fast | little text | much story time |
| scene | “real time” | — | — |
| dilation | slow | much text | little story time |
| pause | slowest | much text | no story time |