Johnny, you better not tell anyone that I stole the apple from the teacher's desk. I'm sure you don't want to come to class with a bloody nose and a black eye tomorrow.
A) Appeal to force.
B) No fallacy.
C) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
D) Straw man.
E) Appeal to pity.

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This is an appeal to force, as the speaker is threatening physical harm in order to prevent the listener from revealing their theft.

Johnny, You Better Not Tell Anyone That I Stole the Apple