i like to read.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Reading is a complex \"cognitive process\" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader\u2019s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I love reading, it's a means of language acquistion, communication, and even sharing of ideas. Do you like to read?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I love reading! I majored in English because I love it so much. What's your favorite genre of books?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "My favorite are probably thrillers or mystery novels, but also love some Christian fiction - it allows readers an escape"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Interesting! I love Harry Potter...but seriously, who doesn't? lol. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh my daughter is all about Harry Potter - those books were released back in 1997 and have been immensly popular ever since"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I know! I grew up with Harry Potter. Those books made me laugh and cry. Have you read them?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I have read all the books and watched all the movies actually - it amazes me the number of religions that have argued against the series."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Really? I could see Catholics having issues with it, especially because of the witches, and dungeons and dragons feel. But Harry Potter is one of the greatest modern literary works!"}]