What does Esperanza mean when she says, “the house on Mango Street is not the way they told it at all”? Use two details from the text to support your answer. HELP

On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. all dreaded it—all sought to avert it. what is the meaning of the word avert as it is used in this context? a) fight b) dislike c) prevent d) talk about