1.     Spanish American literature is divided into the colonial period and the enlightenment period. During this time was also the period of independence movements in society.

2.     Conceptism is was a literary movement in which the works were defined by rapid rhythm, directness, simple vocabulary, metaphors, and work play. This was popular during the Baroque period developed by Spanish mystics. Culturism is a philosophic approach that emphasizes the central importance in human existence and affairs.

3.     Poetry prospered over prose during colonial times because novels and other fiction were banned. Because the people were unable to own or read these literary works the popularity of poetry rose and more people began writing and reading poetry.

4.     Enlightened despotism was a form of government in the 18^th century in which an absolute monarch pursued and dominated legal, social, and educational reforms all lead by the enlightened. Rather then literature be written with and about exaggerations and stories literature then turned to complex thoughts, reasoning, and science.

5.     The independence wars influenced Hispanic American literature by pushing many leaders to write and lead through literature works. These writers were and are still popular, such as Simon Bolivar.