The old scale lists an F5 tornado as wind speeds of 261â318 mph (420â512 km/h), while the new scale lists an EF5 as a tornado with winds above 200 mph (322 km/h), found to be sufficient to cause the damage previously ascribed to the F5 range of wind speeds.
Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. Derived from the Latin word, litteratura, meaning writing formed with letters, literature most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and in some instances, song.
English Literature Summary. To be classified as English literature, the work just needs to be written in the English language. Many of the great English classics are hundreds of years old, yet they are still being read today. In fact, many of the stories are still being adapted for the stage and the big screen. A good story is timeless, and English literature has millions of them. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.