Havana, Feb. 15—At 9:45 o'clock this evening a terrible explosion took place on board the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. Many persons were killed or wounded. . . .
As yet the cause of the explosion is not apparent. The wounded sailors of the Maine are unable to explain it. It is believed that the battleship is totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole city. The windows were broken in nearly all the houses. The correspondent of the Associated Press says he has conversed with several of the wounded sailors and understands from them that the explosion took place while they were asleep, so that they can give no particulars as to the cause.
—The San Francisco Call, February 16, 1898
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the excerpt, how does this newspaper article compare to the yellow journalism articles written about the explosion of the battleship Maine in 1898?
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This article is similar in tone to yellow journalism articles.
This article is similar in tone to yellow journalism articles.
This article is generally exaggerated in tone while the yellow journalism articles were not.
This article is generally exaggerated in tone while the yellow journalism articles were not.
This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
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This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
The excerpt provides straightforward reporting of the event without sensationalism or exaggeration typical of yellow journalism, which often aimed to provoke strong emotional reactions and sway public opinion. The article focuses on the facts of the explosion and the immediate aftermath, indicating a more restrained journalistic approach.
