ALEX: Hi Maria!
MARIA: Hi!
ALEX: What's your favourite literary genre?
MARIA: I love novels and short stories.
ALEX: Novels? You must be kidding! they are so boring!
MARIA: No, i'm not. i really love them. So what are your favourite genres then?
ALEX: Oh, I love detective stories and comedies.
MARIA: Such an interesting choice. I bet you are into Agatha Christie books!
ALEX: Absolutely! And what is your favourite author?
MARIA: Well... O. Henry i guess...Yes, he is my favourite author.
ALEX: His stories are both short and romantic, that's what you like. It's no wonder that he is your favourite author.
MARIA: Exactly!