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Expectation Setting

Often implies there's an anticipated event or moment that everything is moving towards.

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The team's training sessions are a build up to the big championship game.
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Creating Tension

Used to describe how excitement or suspense is deliberately increased over time.

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The movie's plot builds up to an unexpected twist.
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Sequential Progression

Implies a series of events or actions that logically lead to a particular point or outcome.

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Her arguments built up to a powerful conclusion.
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