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!