To visualize the actual structure of a composite style as it is applied to an object, in the graphical area, right-click, point to Show, and then ensure that Objects Actual Patterns is checked. If you do not want to see the shape, uncheck the command.
Consider the difference in the two images:
On the left, you see the objects as they are set for visualization
on the screen (Objects Actual Patterns not checked).
On the right, you see their actual
structure (Objects Actual Patterns checked).