What distinguishes a Socratic seminar from a traditional debate?

1. What distinguishes a Socratic seminar from a traditional debate?
a. A Socratic seminar is won by the participant whose arguments draw the most agreement from peers
b. A Socratic seminar is led by a teacher who steers participants toward the most accurate interpretation
c. A Socratic seminar focuses on collaborative inquiry rather than competing to prove one reading correct
d. A Socratic seminar requires participants to argue positions assigned to them rather than their own views
2. Which type of Socratic seminar question is designed to connect the text to broader ideas or the participants’ own experiences?
a. Core questions about meaning
b. Guiding questions
c. Opening questions
d. Closing questions