Vultures—we think of them as natural, bald birds that play a key part in our ecosystem. By eating dead animals, they are an important part of the wellbeing of the environment. Even if vultures are a good and healthy part of nature, when vultures begin getting in large groups people must be aware of them.

he uses the metaphor autumn.

"the tune the he might never know again." this part build anticipation. dexter got extremely happy by the piano tune. he could see what he was living at that moment in his life throught this feeling. the reader might want to learn more about his happy life. in fact, he called it a state of   'ecstasy'. the fact that he had got in a mood of intense appreciation and that everything about him was extremely bright and glamorous might lead the reader to feel that this state of happiness may not last long. the two parts from the excerpt that exemplify the anticipation are: " the sound of the "; " it was a know again."

this questions means lavender