That's the key difference between technical writing and literature: Technical writing needs to be simple, to the point, short sentences, same word for the same

That's the key difference between technical writing and literature: Technical writing needs to be simple, to the point, short sentences, same word for the same concept, always. Literature has a priviledge of poetic entertainment. It may indulge on linguistic expression and the readers will vote with their feet what they love and what they hate.