Which statement correctly compares the function shown on this graph with the function y = 6x - 1?
A: The function shown on the graph has a greater rate of change and a higher starting point.
B: The function shown on the graph has a smaller rate of change and a lower starting point.
C: The function shown on the graph has a smaller rate of change, but a higher starting point.
D: the function shown on the graph has a greater rate of change and a lower starting point.