Question

read the passage below and complete the accompanying item. beyond the greenback: the inevitable rise of bitcoin. the us dollar, once the undisputed king of global finance, is showing signs of weakness. for decades, it has been the worlds reserve currency, but this position is being challenged by a new and more revolutionary force - bitcoin. while many still view bitcoin as a volatile novelty, a closer look reveals a powerful, decentralized currency with the potential to fundamentally improve our economic system by replacing the us dollar. one of the most compelling arguments for bitcoins superiority lies in its decentralized nature. unlike the us dollar, which is controlled by a central authority - the federal reserve - and can be subject to political influence and inflation, bitcoin operates on a blockchain. this is a public, distributed ledger managed by a network of users. what type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence from the passage: furthermore, bitcoin offers a solution to the inefficiencies of the traditional banking system. international transfers with dollars can take days and incur significant fees. ethos (appeal to credibility) pathos (appeal to emotion) logos (appeal to logic) kairos (appeal to timeliness)

Explanation:

The sentence presents a logical argument about Bitcoin's advantage over the traditional banking system by highlighting the inefficiencies (long - time for international transfers and high fees) of the latter. It uses facts and reasoning, which is characteristic of logos.

Answer:

C. logos (appeal to logic)