Read the passage. How does the idiom in these lines add to the mood of grief?

The idiom “at one fell swoop” means that something happens all at once or very quickly. In this context, it emphasizes how suddenly Macduff has lost his entire family. Choice D, “by highlighting the speed with which all of Macduff’s family has been taken from him,” best describes its effect.

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