Question

read the passage below and complete the accompanying item. beyond the greenback: the inevitable rise of bitcoin. the 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 icon. while many still view bitcoin as a volatile novelty, a closer look reveals a powerful, decentralized alternative with the potential to fundamentally improve our economic system by replacing the us currency. 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 manipulation, bitcoin operates on a blockchain. this is a public, distributed ledger managed by a network of computers. how does the authors rhetoric in the first paragraph, using phrases like \undisputed king\ and \disruptive contender,\ contribute to the effectiveness of the text? it uses technical jargon to establish the authors expertise. it is meant to be a humorous and satirical take on the topic. it creates a comparison to a royal succession, highlighting a power shift. it establishes a calm tone to engage and comfort nervous readers.

Explanation:

The phrases "undisputed king" and "disruptive contender" draw an analogy to a royal - like power shift. Just as in a royal succession where a new power challenges an established one, here Bitcoin is presented as challenging the US dollar's dominance. It is not technical jargon, nor is it meant to be humorous or satirical, and it doesn't establish a calm tone.

Answer:

It creates a comparison to a royal succession, highlighting a power shift.