Which of the following is likely to be a statement from a work of fiction?
A. "It is essential for fire safety that the vent to the dryer is left open."
B. "School opened today with an increase of 20 students from the
year before."
C. "The sailor explained to the mermaid that he missed his family."
D. "There was a 10% increase in corn production in the county in
2010."