Thomas describes the chaparral in detail, first by defining the word, then by listing off the various plants that are found within it. While maintaining her artistic and fluid tone, Thomas informs the reader about chaparral, allowing him to have a firm understanding of the subject. In “The Santa Ana,” Didion carries her dark and urgent tone throughout her informative description of the Santa Ana winds; she lists headline after headline of the disasters caused by the Santa Ana winds. This portion of the piece is especially effective in conveying her message that these winds are a destructive
Thomas describes the chaparral in detail, first by defining the word, then by listing off the various plants that are found within it. While maintaining her artistic and fluid tone, Thomas informs the reader about chaparral, allowing him to have a firm understanding of the subject. In “The Santa Ana,” Didion carries her dark and urgent tone throughout her informative description of the Santa Ana winds; she lists headline after headline of the disasters caused by the Santa Ana winds. This portion of the piece is especially effective in conveying her message that these winds are a destructive