6. A method comprising: determining a time allotted to consume a portion of a media item; determining a consumption rate; calculating a range of words to be included in the portion of a media item based at least in part on the desired time and the consumption rate; determining an endpoint located within the media item with the range of words, the endpoint being a logical break to define a segment of the media item, wherein the endpoint separates a continuous body of content included in the media item; associating the endpoint with the media item without modifying the media item; and causing presentation of the media item.
6. A method comprising: determining a time allotted to consume a portion of a media item; determining a consumption rate; calculating a range of words to be included in the portion of a media item based at least in part on the desired time and the consumption rate; determining an endpoint located within the media item with the range of words, the endpoint being a logical break to define a segment of the media item, wherein the endpoint separates a continuous body of content included in the media item; associating the endpoint with the media item without modifying the media item; and causing presentation of the media item. 12. The method as recited in claim 6 , wherein the determining the endpoint further includes: analyzing words included in the media item to determine at least one of a change in a theme, a change in a scene, or a change in presence of a character, and associating the endpoint with the at least one of the change in the theme, the change in the scene, or the change in the presence of the character.