How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #1
It was reliably reported by several persons that a rain of stones fell from a clear blue sky on Carlin Street in the town of Chamberlain on August 17th. (1.2)
Carrie begins with a bang. Or at least a few thuds. This first line lets us know that eerie stuff is happening in Chamberlain.
Quote #2
What none of them knew, of course, was that Carrie White was telekinetic. (1.5)
Stephen King isn't much for subtlety here. He lets us know, point blank, that Carrie has special powers. Maybe she had something to do with that rain of stones, huh?
Quote #3
There was a bright flash overhead, followed by a flashgun-like pop as a lightbulb sizzled and went out. (1.65)
This small explosion is the first expression we see of Carrie's power (if you don't count the stones that fell thirteen years ago). It illustrates the point that one's powers of telekinesis will manifest when you're under extreme stress. Being bombarded with tampons in the shower… yeah, that sounds pretty stressful.