problem with insert using row

Question

I tried to insert a record into oracle by using row, and failed, I will really appreciate it if someone could tell me if there is some grammar in sql like this: Thanks in advance:

--insert value

DECLARE

       v_pay_table_row pay_table%TYPE;

BEGIN

       v_pay_table.pname:=&pname;

       v_pay_table.pay_type:=&pay_type;

       v_pay_table.pay_rate:=&pay_rate;

       v_pay_table.eff_date:=&eff_date;

       v_pay_table.prev_pay:=&prev_pay;

 

      --insert

      INSERT INTO pay_table VALUES ROW=v_pay_table_row;

END;