Question

which sentence states a fact?
hans christian andersen produced many fairy tales, including \the little mermaid\ and \the ugly duckling,\ during his literary career.
hans christian andersen’s version of \the little mermaid\ is not as poignant as modern retellings of the story.

Explanation:

A fact is a verifiable statement. The first sentence can be confirmed through historical and literary records: Hans Christian Andersen is a documented author of the named fairy tales. The second sentence uses the subjective term "not as poignant," which is an opinion, not a verifiable fact.

Answer:

Hans Christian Andersen produced many fairy tales, including "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling," during his literary career.