Based on the timing with which Aristotle wrote The Poetics (c. 335 B.C.E.), we can deduce that his writings on ancient Greek tragedy are founded on
A. his experiences seeing performances.
B. predictions about future theatre works.
C. treatises written by other theorists.
D. artifacts from past performances.
Answer: D
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