Ponyboy is acquitted because the judge believes that it was self defense
"on the first day of"
That's the only answer that comes to mind.. I'm not entirely sure if there's more to the question
page two at the end of the first paragraph “panting and lifeless”
Im glad that you had a great day
I think that the answer would be "The rhyme scheme and meter create an inviting and conversational tone"
Hope I helped:)