Mime in America is eclectic and blends many styles. These types are evident in all the schools of mime. Literal mime is primarily used for comedy and story theater. Literal mime generally tells a story with a conflict through the use of a main character. The actions and visual design clearly tell the viewers the story which is usually humorous.
Abstract mime is used to generate feelings, thoughts and images from a serious topic or issue.
Normally there is no plot or central character. It is considered a more intuitive experience or image rather than literal actions.