The sentence whose subject is the subject of the whole paragraph is the
topic sentence
thesis sentence
controlling idea
sentence fragment

topic sentence

Explanation:

The topic sentence is a summary of the main idea of a paragraph. Therefore, it compiles what the paragraph will deal with; while the rest of the sentences provide evidence, explanation, exemplification to support the concept of the topic sentence.

The other options are incorrect because a thesis statement can consist of one or two sentences, a controlling idea leads to a point that must be confirmed or developed, and a sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.

the rhetorical devices that he used in "common sense" are syntax for his sentence structure and pathos for his emotion against the british unfairly treating the "americans" and logos of what documents that what happened to the pilgrims when they had the mayflower compact and how that the british were wanting to have one religion but the compact said for any religion to be accepted.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.