Can I replace "build" here with "make"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, you can replace "build" with "make" here. Both of these verbs have similar meanings, however, "make" is much more vague and general than "build". To "build" something also usually involves an assembly of many different parts and is very specific. "Build" in this context is probably the better word to use since she is creating a monster by assembling different parts, which requires a lot of steps, however, both verbs are fine to use in this case.