Which of the following best describes the difference between literary criticism and literary theory?
ALiterary criticism draws upon research derived from sources outside literature, while literary theory draws upon sources within a text.
BLiterary theory is concerned with the method used to interpret a work, while literary criticism is the application of literary theory.
CLiterary criticism is concerned only with the meaning of a literary work, while literary theory is concerned only with the structure of a literary work.
DAll of the above answers are correct.
Correct answer
B. Literary theory is concerned with the method used to interpret a work, while literary criticism is the application of literary theory.
Explanation
The correct answer is Literary theory is concerned with the method used to interpret a work, while literary criticism is the application of literary theory..