Logos, ethos, and pathos

William Collis uses all three forms of appeal in his TED talk “How video game skills can get you ahead in life”.

Logos

Collis appeals to logos when he presents data on the increasing popularity of esports and the large audiences that either watch or participate in competitions:

And today, millions of players around the world need to compete in gaming centers like this Helix, and large gaming tournaments, like the League of Legends World Championships can reach over 100 million viewers online. That’s more than some Super Bowls. (ll. 14-17)

By presenting this data, Collis gives clear evidence of just how popular esports are becoming. By comparing them to the Super Bowl, which is a well-known American sporting event, Collis wants to show people who are not familiar with video games and esports that esports are becoming an important aspect in today’s society, and tha...