How do you know?" said the Mathematical Master, "you have never seen one."

How do the underlined words affect the meaning of this excerpt?

A. They show how the statue brings out each townsperson's personality.
B. They create an eerie atmosphere to indicate the statue is haunted.
C. They suggest that the Happy Prince statue actually is not very happy.
D. They indicate that the Town Leader plans to steal the Happy Prince statue.

The underlined words in the excerpt illustrate the Mathematical Master's skepticism about the student's claim regarding something unseen. It suggests a doubtful tone and questions the student's basis of knowledge without direct observation. The intention is to emphasize the importance of evidence and firsthand experience in understanding or verifying information.

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