Which statement about nonfiction writing is accurate?

Which statement about nonfiction writing is accurate?

A. Nonfiction writers base their characters on real people.
B. Nonfiction writers have to follow a clear plot.
C. Nonfiction writers have to stick to things that actually happened.
D. Nonfiction writers never use any type of figurative language.

Answer:

A. Nonfiction writers base their characters on real people.