A is a claim that sets up your position on the main argument in your essay.

you start with a hook or attention getting sentence

Explanation:

at have started a claim at you can set up

A  

✔ thesis statement

is a claim that sets up your position on the main argument in your essay. It is found in the  

✔ introduction

of your essay.

In your essay, you should also address possible objections, or  

✔ counterclaims

, to your argument. This will show that you have considered other positions on your topic. These are usually discussed in the  

✔ body paragraphs

of your essay.

Explanation:

the language dates from the contacts of arabian traders with the inhabitants of the east coast of africa over many centuries. under arab influence, swahili originated as a lingua franca used by several closely related bantu-speaking tribal groups.