The document defines and provides examples of different types of text containers used in comics, including balloons, captions, emanata, labels, narratory blocks, signs, sound effects, and thought balloons. Balloons contain character dialogue and can have various shapes. Captions speak directly to the reader. Emanata represent thoughts or emotions through icons. Labels identify characters or public figures. Narratory blocks share special information. Signs label objects. Sound effects indicate accompanying sounds. Thought balloons contain a character's thoughts.