This is a stupid question but is "we would like to give a thousand excuses as to why we all find ourselves in a predicament residents of a controversial power" a simile? ?

No, this is not a simile.

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No, this is not a simile.

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It is a hyperbole.

Explanation:

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

A simile is a word or phrase in which the comparison is made with the use of the word like or as. There is no simile in the given sentence. (as to here means with respect to; concerning.)

It is a hyperbole.

Explanation:

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

A simile is a word or phrase in which the comparison is made with the use of the word like or as. There is no simile in the given sentence. (as to here means with respect to; concerning.)

choices ? or is this a actual question from yourself ?

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i just dont know what you have it is not showing up on the screen