Read these two excerpts. The sentences, “Polly wants a chocolate chip cookie!” and “What a mess in here!” are both statements that

The correct answer is C Blackbeard said.

Explanation: Both excerpts are exclamatory statements that could be something expressed verbally by a character, suggesting they reflect emotions or reactions from an individual, likely Blackbeard in this context. If you need further clarification on the excerpts or context, feel free to ask!