High level discourse structure in ChatGPT: Part 2 [Quasi-symbolic?]

In my previous post I examined a simple pattern of alternation in ChatGPT’s text output, Of pumpkins, the Falcon Heavy, and Groucho Marx. I’ve decided to continue that exploration. What interest’s me is the level of “control” that ChatGPT has over its output.

Here I ask it to produce a simple dialog between Dick and Jane:

Imagine that Dick and Jane are having a conversation about cats and dogs. Let’s have 6 conversational turns.

Dick: Hey Jane, do you like cats or dogs?
Jane: I'm more of a dog ...