tension-building techniques

Tension-building techniques are methods used to create a sense of growing unease or anticipation in a story or situation. They include pacing events gradually, using suspenseful dialogue or silence, and foreshadowing potential conflicts or outcomes. These techniques keep the audience engaged by making them feel increasingly anxious about what might happen next. By carefully managing how information is revealed and developing emotional stakes, tension-building keeps viewers or readers on edge, encouraging emotional investment and maintaining interest until the climax or resolution.