In contrast to the rest of Beneatha's debate with Asagai, Asagai's remark in line 26 ("You sound... intellectual") provides A a belittlement of her plight B a comic distraction C a moment of lightheartedness D a direct challenge to her reasoning E an indication of a possible misunderstanding​

C a moment of lightheartedness

Explanation:

In contrast to the rest of Beneatha's debate with Asagai, Asagai's remark in line 26 ("You sound... intellectual") provides a moment of lightheartedness.

This is because the tone is a teasing tone which is quite different from the tone that was used to discuss colonialism and is used as a sort of comic relief.

the answer is not