Mona was comparing two linear functions. Function 1 has the equation y=−2x−4. The graph below shows function 2.

Which statement is correct?

A
The rate of change of function 1 is less than the rate of change of function 2 because −2<−32 .

B
The rate of change of function 1 is greater than the rate of change of function 2 because −2<−23 .

C
The rate of change of function 1 is less than the rate of change of function 2 because −2<−23 .

D
The rate of change of function 1 is greater than the rate of change of function 2 because −2<−32 .