VOs

What does the acronym VOSOT stand for in the context of television news?

What is the typical length for sound bites as recommended in the text?

According to the chapter, what is the recommended first step when constructing a VOSOT?

What type of content should a sound bite ideally add to a story, rather than just stating facts?

What is the key mistake to avoid when writing a lead-in script for a sound bite?

In what specific circumstance is it acceptable to use a fact in a sound bite?

What phrase is explicitly identified in the chapter as a poor and incorrect way to set up a sound bite?

For a VOSOT on a motorcycle crash, what would the text suggest as a good sound bite?

What is the primary benefit of using VOSOTs in a newscast's rhythm?

When setting up a sound bite, what must a writer ensure about the setup line itself, such as 'CALVIN SAYS THE MAYOR'S VIEWS ARE DATED'?

What is the structural flow of a VOSOT?

According to the chapter, when selecting a sound bite from an interview with a fire official, what information should be written into the voice-over (VO) instead of used as the sound bite (SOT)?

The chapter gives a bad example of setting up a bite about Farmer Brown's cow. What makes the 'Better example' more effective?

Why should a writer avoid setting up a sound bite with the phrase 'HAD THIS TO SAY'?

What does the text suggest a writer can do to humanize a story about a solar eclipse?

When using a fact as the lead to a story, what should the SOT (sound bite) ideally be?

What term does the chapter state is used interchangeably with 'bite' and 'sound bite'?

If a lead paint advocate mentions in an interview that asbestos is also a problem, when should you use the asbestos bite?

What is the maximum justifiable length for a sound bite, according to the text?

When setting up a sound bite from a mayor's critic, what would be a poor setup choice if you just used one for the mayor?

What is the consequence of getting a sound bite from police or fire officials that is just facts?

In the example of a 100-year-old man skiing in June, the text says the fact should go in the lead. What should the SOT be?

What does the text mean when it says you can make 'almost any VO into a VOSOT'?

Why is it important to choose a sound bite that is 'representative' of the interview?

What are the two components that a writer needs to 'write to' when creating a VOSOT?

What is one of the alternative pronunciations for the acronym VOSOT mentioned in the text?

After a SOT plays in a VOSOT, what are the possible next steps for the story structure?

What is the primary characteristic of information from an official that makes it better for a voice-over than a sound bite?

In the example of the critic, Sylvia Calvin, saying the mayor's views are dated, what must the writer be able to do if challenged on that setup line?

What is the risk of using a sound bite that is not representative of the full interview, such as the asbestos comment in the lead paint story?

If you are crafting a VOSOT about a robbery, what would the text suggest as an effective sound bite?

What is wrong with the 'Bad example' setup: 'FARMER BROWN SAYS HE CAN’T BELIEVE HIS COW GOT OUT'?

How does the text suggest improving on a generic setup like 'WE ASKED MAYOR HOBBS HOW HE FELT' when moving to his critic?

According to the chapter, what is a key reason getting a candid, heartfelt comment from police and fire officials is becoming harder?

What does the text identify as a primary purpose of a VOSOT in a fast-paced show?

Which element is present in a VOSOT but absent in a standard VO (Voice-Over)?

If a fact in a story is particularly 'astounding or in question', what does the text imply about its suitability as a sound bite?

What are writers told to be mindful of when crafting the script that leads into a sound bite?

In the context of the chapter, what does it mean for a sound bite to 'add color'?

Why is it a 'missed chance' to use the phrase 'HAD THIS TO SAY' as a setup for a sound bite?

When a story is about an interesting fact, such as a victim dying in a minor crash because they weren't wearing a seatbelt, where should that fact be placed?

What is the key difference between the 'Bad example' and 'Better example' for setting up Farmer Brown's sound bite?

The text suggests that for every story, there is likely a 'geek group' willing to speak about it. What is the purpose of finding and interviewing such a group for a VOSOT?

What should a writer do if they choose a sound bite before writing the VO script?

What is the primary function of a SOT (Sound On Tape) in a news story, according to the chapter's examples?

If a setup line claims an interviewee said something ('CALVIN SAYS THE MAYOR’S VIEWS ARE DATED'), but those exact words are not in the SOT, what is the condition for the setup to still be acceptable?

The chapter suggests that you can break up the rhythm of a show by using VOSOTs to vary the format from what other two types of stories?

What is the danger of not choosing a sound bite that is representative of an interview?

When you have a story with an astounding fact, such as the tenth fire caused by fireworks, what is the recommended structure?

Ultimately, what do VOSOTs add to a story and newscast besides breaking up the rhythm?