How does the author use language differently in paragraphs 6 and 7? In paragraph 6 the author uses techrical language to help the reader to understand the timing of the earthquake; in paragraph 7 the author uses descriptive language to indicate the number and intensity of the tremors. In paragraph 6 the author uses connotative language to help the reader to understand the economic diversity of the population;in paragraph 7 the author uses technical language to explain the location of the earthquake. In paragraph 6 the author uses figurative language to help the reader tounderstand the power of dreams; in paragraph 7 the author uses connotative language to question the impact of tremors upon the citizens. In paragraph 6 the author uses a literary reference to help the reader to understand the approaching event; in paragraph 7 the author uses descriptive language to detail the quickness of the destruction.