Aristotle says, "It is, moreover, evident from what has been said, that it is not the function of the poet to relate what has happened, but _______________, what is possible according to the law of probability or necessity."
A) what will happen
B) what will not happen
C) what may happen
D) what should happen

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Aristotle argues that the poet's function is not to simply narrate what has happened, but to present what is possible according to the laws of probability or necessity. Therefore, the most suitable option is "what may happen", which corresponds to the concept of probability.

Aristotle Says, "It Is, Moreover, Evident from What Has Been