Which word can refer to a show where works of art are displayed for public contemplation?

• A. Exposition
• B. Exhibition
• C. Expo
• D. Exhibit

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is finding a word that describes a formal public display of art meant for people to reflect on. Exposition fits here because it denotes a large, organized public display or fair where artworks are shown for viewing and contemplation. It conveys a sense of a curated event designed for public appreciation, which matches the question’s focus on a show meant for public contemplation.

While exhibition is the more common everyday term for an art show, and exhibit refers to a single display item or the act of displaying, exposition emphasizes the event as a whole—the public gathering to view a collection of works. Expo tends to imply a broader, often trade-oriented fair, rather than a focused art show.