What is socratic questioning?

What is Socratic questioning? I need to come up with a 200 word response for a particular question and state my opinion, but I don't know what socratic questioning means.

I know what it is in counseling, but that's a little specific, this is what I have... from what I understand it is basically a way of asking questions to challenge the person to think differently...

Guided discovery helps change maladaptive beliefs and assumptions
Therapist guides the client in discovering new ways of thinking and behaving by asking a series of questions that make use of existing information to challenge beliefs

3 question method
Specific form of Socratic method, consists of three questions designed to help clients revise negative thinking. Each question presents a way of inquiring further into negative beliefs and bringing about more objective thinking
I. What is the evidence for the belief
ii. How else can you interpret the situation
iii. If it is true, what are the implications

If you will ask a question or series of questions to which your prospect will readily agree, then ask the concluding question (based upon the agreements); you will force a desirable response.

The sky looks blue today, doesn't it?
The park is usually a good place to go on a day when the sky is so blue, wouldn't you say?
If we were to take advantage of this terrific weather we could probably enjoy some good food to go with it, right?
If I pack the picnic, care to join me?