3557English LiteratureMedium
Which of the following best describes the difference between literary criticism and literary theory?
ALiterary theory is concerned with the method used to interpret a work, while literary criticism is the application of literary theory.
BLiterary criticism is concerned with how characters in a text act, while literary theory is concerned with why characters act.
CLiterary criticism draws upon research derived from sources outside literature, while literary theory draws upon sources within a text.
DLiterary criticism is concerned only with the meaning of a literary work, while literary theory is concerned only with the structure of a literary work.
Correct answer
A. 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..