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Module 5 Difference Between Technical Writing and Literary Writing

This document provides information on the difference between technical writing and literary writing. Technical writing is used to deliver factual information to an audience knowledgeable on the subject, with a direct purpose and language. Literary writing is more creative, using techniques like metaphors and similes to entertain a general audience through appealing to emotions. The key differences are that technical writing informs while literary writing entertains, technical writing uses a direct factual style while literary writing employs a more creative imaginative style, and technical writing targets a specialized audience versus literary writing for a general one.

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Module 5 Difference Between Technical Writing and Literary Writing

This document provides information on the difference between technical writing and literary writing. Technical writing is used to deliver factual information to an audience knowledgeable on the subject, with a direct purpose and language. Literary writing is more creative, using techniques like metaphors and similes to entertain a general audience through appealing to emotions. The key differences are that technical writing informs while literary writing entertains, technical writing uses a direct factual style while literary writing employs a more creative imaginative style, and technical writing targets a specialized audience versus literary writing for a general one.

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BOHOL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

City of Tagbilaran
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

LEARNING MODULE IN TECHNICAL WRITING

Subject : ELT 9 Technical Writing


Term : First Sem., S.Y 2022-2023
Module :4
Week :4
Topic : Difference Between Technical and Literary Writing
Date : October 01, 2022
Reference : https://pediaa.com/difference-between-technical-writing-and-literary-writing/
Objectives : Differentiate technical writing from literary writing
Cite examples of text in technical writing and literary writing

Technical Writing vs Literary Writing


Technical writing and Literary writing are two important writing styles used by
writers depending on the subject matter, purpose and intended audience. The main
difference between technical writing and literary writing is that, literary language is the
writing style used in literary work while technical writing is a style used in writing for a
particular field. Let us first briefly analyze these two styles separately before discussing
the difference between technical writing and literary writing.
What is Literary Writing
Literary writing is a style of writing that is used in creative and literary work; this is
the style of writing that is used in fiction. Examples for literary writing includes poems,
novels, short stories, dramas etc. The most significant difference between literary
writing and other styles of writing is that the language used in literary writing uses many
literary figures. Observe the below-given stanza to observe this feature.
“I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.”
(First stanza from William Wordsworth’s “I wandered Lonely As a Cloud”)
difference between technical writing and literary writing
A Novel, an example for literary writing

What is Technical Writing


Technical writing is a style of writing used in delivering technical information
regarding a particular subject. Here, the intended audience should have a certain
knowledge about the subject in order to understand the technical jargon and the
meaning of the text. Technical writing is the style of writing that is mostly observed in
Non-fiction. Examples for technical writing include essays, manuals, reports etc. This
style of writing is direct and simple. If we were to express the idea conveyed in the
above poem in technical writing, we’d simply say. “The narrator was walking alone,
when he saw a patch of daffodils near the lake.”
Difference Between Technical Writing and Literary Writing
Definition:
Technical writing: Technical writing is a process of managing technical information in a
way that allow people to take actions.
Literary writing: Literary writing is a creating innovative, creative work, such as poems or
novels, and compilations or volumes of creative work.

Purpose:
Technical Writing: Written to inform, instruct readers about a certain thing.
Literary Writing: Written to entertain, amuse readers.

Language
Technical Writing: The language used in technical writing is direct, factual, and
straightforward.
Literary Writing: The language used in literary writing is creative, imaginative and uses
literary techniques like hyperbole, personification, similes, metaphors, etc.
Appeal
Technical Writing: Technical Writing appeals to the mind.
Literary Writing: Literary Writing appeals to emotions.
Structure
Technical Writing: Technical writing has technical vocabulary, simple sentences,
impersonal, objective tone.
Literary Writing: Literary writing might have complex sentence structure and linguistic
aspects like dialects, ambiguity, etc.
Audience
Technical Writing: Technical writing is written for those who are knowledgeable about
that particular subject area.
Literary Writing: Literary writing is written for general readers.

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